Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I present the seventh report for 2007 of the Selection of Bills Committee. I seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard.

Leave granted.

The report read as follows

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 7 OF 2007

1.

The committee met in private session on Wednesday, 9 May 2007 at 3.05 pm.

2.

The committee resolved to recommend—That(a)  the provisions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007 be referred immediately to the Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Committee for inquiry and report by 12 June 2007; and

(a)

the provisions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007 be referred immediately to the Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Committee for inquiry and report by 12 June 2007; and

(b)

the provisions of the Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Bill 2007 and the Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Bill 2007 be referred immediately to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee for inquiry and report by 12 June 2007.

3.

The committee considered a proposal relating to a Bill for an Act to Amend the Workplace Relations Act 1996, and for related purposes (Stronger Safety Net). The committee resolved to recommend that, upon its introduction in the House of Representatives, the provisions of the bill be referred to the Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Committee for inquiry and report, but was unable to reach agreement on a reporting date.

4.

The committee resolved to recommend—That the following bills not be referred to committees:

• Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007
• Building and Construction Industry Improvement Amendment (OHS) Bill 2007
• Governance Review Implementation (Science Research Agencies) Bill 2007
• Health Insurance Amendment (Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation) Bill 2007 • Health Insurance Amendment (Inappropriate and Prohibited Practices and Other Measures) Bill 2007
• International Tax Agreements Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2007.

The committee recommends accordingly.

5.

The committee deferred consideration of the following bills to its next meeting:

• Workplace Relations (Restoring Family Work Balance) Amendment Bill 2007
• Repatriation of Citizens Bill 2007.

Stephen Parry

Chair

10 May 2007

Appendix 1

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee

Name of bill(s):

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2007

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration

To look at impacts of the changes on the operation of the Authority and the management of the Marine Park, with special reference to the removal of the requirement for indigenous representation, and the details of new procedural requirements for zoning plans and changes.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

• Queensland Govt
• Recreational Fishers
• Commercial Fishers
• Queensland Tourism Industry Council
• World Wildlife Fund
• North Queensland Conservation Council
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
• Aboriginal Rainforest Council
• Girringun Aboriginal Corporation

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Possible hearing date(s):

Possible reporting date:

12 June 2007

(signed) Andrew Bartlett

Australian Demorcrat Party Leader

Appendix 2

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee

Name of bill(s):

Forestry Marketing and Research and Development Services Bill 2007

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration

As this bill establishes a new entity, with new responsibilities, it is appropriate that this be reviewed to ensure it is properly established and transition arrangements are appropriate.

A review will include comparing the new entity against the Uhrig template, considering the terms of the statutory funding agreement between the new entity and the Commonwealth and other matters associated with the administration of the new entity.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

The Forestry industry, Dept of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation and the CFMEU

Committee to which bill is to be referred: Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport

Possible hearing date(s):

Possible reporting date:

16 August 2007

(signed) George Campbell 9/5/07

Whip/Selection of Bills Committee member

Appendix 3

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee

Name of bill(s):

A Bill For An Act To Amend The Workplace Relations Act 199 And Related Purposes - (Stronger Safety Net)

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration

Examination of the bill upon its introduction in the House of Representatives.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Possible hearing date (s):

Possible hearing date(s):

Possible reporting date:

14 June 2007

(signed)

Whip/Selection of Bills Committee member

I move:

That the report be adopted.