Inquiries take submissions, call witnesses, examine evidence and generally reach agreement based on the facts of the matter. Committees also scrutinise government activity from legislation to policy to implementation.
I am a member of the following committees:-
Community Affairs References Committee
Commonwealth contribution to former forced adoption policies and practices
The factors affecting the supply of health services and medical professionals in rural areas
The Regulatory Standards for the Approval of Medical Devices
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committees
Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee
The administration and purchasing of Disability Employment Services in Australia
The shortage of engineering and related employment skills
Environment and Communications Committees
Environment and Communications References Committee
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committees
Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Online Games) Bill 2011
Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011
Personal Property Securities Amendment (Registration Commencement) Bill 2011
Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services
Inquiry into the collapse of Trio Capital and any other related matters
Consumer Credit and Corporations Legislation Amendment (Enhancements) Bill 2011
Corporations Amendment (Future of Financial Advice) Bill 2011
Standing Committee on Public Works
Construction of Projects Two and Three of the Christmas Island New Housing Program
LAND 17 Phase 1A Infrastructure Project
Proposed Royal Australian Air Force Base East Sale Redevelopment, Sale, Victoria