Second Reading Speeches

Public Accounts and Audit Committee Amendment (Ombudsman) Bill 2011

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BROWN, Sen Bob
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Public Accounts and Audit Committee Act 1951
to expand the role of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit to include additional duties in relation to the Commonwealth Ombudsman, including: examining all reports tabled by the ombudsman; reporting to Parliament on matters relating to the ombudsman; and considering the operations and resources of the ombudsman.

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