Committee activities (inquiries and reports)

Inquiry into the effectiveness of the House Committees

Terms of Reference

To investigate and report on the effectiveness of House of Representatives domestic and general purpose standing committees including:

• the number, subject coverage, membership and means of appointment of committees;
• the type of work being undertaken by committees;
• the appropriateness of current Standing and Sessional Orders;
• the powers and operations of committees;
• factors influencing the effectiveness of House committees, including resources and structural issues.

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