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I present the seventh report of 2016 of the Selection of Bills Committee and seek leave to have the report incorporated in Hansard.

Leave granted.

The report read as follows—

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 7 OF 2016

13 October 2016

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

Senator David Bushby (Government Whip, Chair)

Senator Anne Urquhart (Opposition Whip)

Senator Brian Burston (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Whip)

Senator Derryn Hinch (Derryn Hinch's Justice Party Whip)

Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore (Nick Xenophon Team Whip)

Senator Rachel Siewert (Australian Greens Whip)

Senator John Williams (The Nationals Whip)

Senator Catryna Bilyk

Senator David Fawcett

Senator Katy Gallagher

Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield

Secretary: Chris Reid

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SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

REPORT NO. 7 OF 2016

1. The committee met in private session on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 at 7.34 pm.

2. The committee resolved to recommend—That—

(a) the provisions of the Australian Crime Commission Amendment (Criminology Research) Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 9 November 2016 (see appendix 1 for a statement of reasons for referral);

(b) the Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee but was unable to reach agreement on a reporting date (see appendix 2 for a statement of reasons for referral);

(c) the Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day March 2017 (see appendix 3 for a statement of reasons for referral);

(d) the provisions of the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016, the Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2016 and the Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Economics Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 7 November 2016 (see appendices 4, 5 and 6 for a statement of reasons for referral);

(e) the provisions of the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Student Payments) Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 7 November 2016 (see appendix 7 for a statement of reasons for referral);

(f) contingent upon its introduction in the House of Representatives, the provisions of the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Transition Mobility Allowance to the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 21 November 2016 (see appendices 8 and 9 for a statement of reasons for referral); and

(g) contingent upon its introduction in the House of Representatives, the provisions of the VET Student Loans Bill 2016, the VET Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016 and the VET Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016 be referred immediately to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 7 November 2016 (see appendices 10, 11 and 12 for a statement of reasons for referral).

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

Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Television and Radio Licence Fees) Bill 2016

Competition and Consumer Amendment (Australian Country of Origin Food Labelling) Bill 2015

Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2016

Criminal Code Amendment (Misrepresentation of Age to a Minor) Bill 2016

Criminal Code Amendment (War Crimes) Bill 2016

Guardian for Unaccompanied Children Bill 2014

Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (Improved Oversight and Resourcing) Bill 2014

Migration Amendment (Free the Children) Bill 2016

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Petroleum Pools and Other Measures) Bill 2016

Private Health Insurance Amendment (GP Services) Bill 2014

Register of Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land Amendment (Water) Bill 2016

Water Legislation Amendment (Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment) Bill 2016.

The committee recommends accordingly.

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

Australian Centre for Social Cohesion Bill 2015

Automotive Transformation Scheme Amendment (Securing the Automotive Component Industry) Bill 2015

Charter of Budget Honesty Amendment (Intergenerational Report) Bill 2015

Corporations Amendment (Life Insurance Remuneration Arrangements) Bill 2016

Customs Amendment (2017 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2016

Customs Tariff Amendment (2017 Harmonized System Changes) Bill 2016

End Cruel Cosmetics Bill 2014

Freedom to Marry Bill 2016

Higher Education Support Legislation Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Bill 2016

Mining Subsidies Legislation Amendment (Raising Revenue) Bill 2014

Motor Vehicle Standards (Cheaper Transport) Bill 2014

Narcotic Drugs Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Bill 2016

National Integrity Commission Bill 2013

Privacy Amendment (Re-identification Offence) Bill 2016

Racial Discrimination Amendment Bill 2016

Racial Discrimination Law Amendment (Free Speech) Bill 2016

Recognition of Foreign Marriages Bill 2014

Regulatory Powers (Standardisation Reform) Bill 2016

Seafarers and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

Seafarers Safety and Compensation Levies Bill 2016

Seafarers Safety and Compensation Levies Collection Bill 2016

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Youth Jobs Path: Prepare, Trial, Hire) Bill 2016

Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2016 Measures No. 2) Bill 2016

Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2016.

(David Bushby)

Chair

13 October 2016

APPENDIX 1

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Australian Crime Commission Amendment (Criminology Research) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Since an earlier version of this Bill was introduced into the 44th Parliament in 2015, there have been significant changes made to the Explanatory Memorandum that should be examined.

There has also been a significant change in the composition of the Senate and it would be appropriate to allow the new Senators the opportunity to engage with this legislation.

Very limited submissions were received by the previous inquiry into the 2015 Bill and a further referral would provide another opportunity for submissions from stakeholders.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Attorney-General's Department

Australian Institute of Criminology

Academics with specialisation in law, criminology and crime statistics.

Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research

Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

Australian Psychological Society

Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland

South Australian Office of Crime Statistics & Research

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee.

Possible hearing date(s):

To be determined by the Committee.

Possible reporting date:

21 November 2016.

(signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

APPENDIX 2

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

This is legislation which proposes changes to the criminal law. The criminal law has a significant impact on the rights and obligations of the Australian people, including potentially the ability to see them deprived of their liberty.

It is appropriate and responsible for the Senate to properly examine the impact of proposed criminal laws, including in light of recent developments.

There has also been a significant change in the composition of the Senate and it would be appropriate to allow the new Senators the opportunity to engage with this legislation.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Attorney-General's Department

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

State and Territory Bar Associations (e.g. NSW Bar Association)

The Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association

The Law Society of New South Wales

Law Council of Australia

Australian Human Rights Commission

Department of Immigration and Border Protection

State and Territory Police (e.g. Victoria Police)

Australian Federal Police

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee.

Possible hearing date(s):

To be determined by the Committee

Possible reporting date:

First sitting Monday in 2017

(signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

APPENDIX 3

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Great Australian Bight Environment Protection Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Although BP pulled out yesterday the risk remains – 6 companies currently have expressed an intention to drill in the Bight.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Environmental Groups, small business owners, Aboriginal TOs, NOPSEMA.

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

December, January, February

Possible reporting date:

March, April

(signed)

Senator Rachel Siewert

APPENDIX 4

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2016

Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Economics Legislative Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

To be determined by the committee.

Possible reporting date:

Monday 7 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

APPENDIX 5

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2016

Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

To scrutinize the proposed changes of the backpacker tax and passenger movement charge and the impact they will have on agricultural and tourism dependent communities.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Tourism and Transport Forum Australia.

Australian Federation of Travel Agents

Tourism Australia

AusVeg

WAFarmers

Department of Agriculture

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Economics References Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

Wednesday 9 November

Possible reporting date:

Monday 21 November

(signed)

Senator Rachel Siewert

APPENDIX 6

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Income Tax Rates Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Treasury Laws Amendment (Working Holiday Maker Reform) Bill 2016

Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2016

Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Effect on the backpacker sector and the tourism sector and associated sectors.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

National Farmers Federation

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Economics Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

31 October 2016

Possible reporting date:

7 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore

APPENDIX 7

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Social Services Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Student Payments) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Concern of the impact of the bill on young people

Possible submissions or evidence from:

National Welfare Rights Network, ACOSS, Catholic Social Services, National Union of Students

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Community Affairs Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

Possible reporting date:

November 2016

(signed)

Senator Rachel Siewert

APPENDIX 8

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Social Services Legislation amendment (Transition Mobility Allowance to the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Disability advocacy groups – ACOSS, AFDO, DANA, NDS, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated, People with Disabilities WA, Children and Young People with Disability Australia

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

To be determined by the Committee

Possible reporting date:

21 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

APPENDIX 9

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

Social Services Legislation Amendment (Transition Mobility Allowance to the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Concern of the impact of the bill of people with a disability

Possible submissions or evidence from:

People with Disability Australia, Women with Disabilities Australia, First Peoples Disability Network, National Ethnic Disability Alliance, National Welfare Rights Network, ACOSS, Catholic Social Services

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Community Affairs Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

Possible reporting date:

28 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Rachel Siewert

APPENDIX 10

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

VET Student Loans Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

An opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed arrangements

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Industry/employer groups

Training organization representative bodies/providers

Students/Student representatives

Unions

States and Territory Governments

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Education and Employment Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

To be determined by the committee

Possible reporting date:

7 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Mitch Fifield

APPENDIX 11

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

VET Student Loans Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Involved serious and wide-spread changes, industry and stake-holder concerns, Bills require consideration and examination.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Education providers, unions

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Education and Employment

Possible hearing date(s):

Week of 14th November

Possible reporting date:

Monday 28 November 2016

(signed)

Senator Rachel Siewert

APPENDIX 12

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee:

Name of bill:

VET Student Loans Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2016

VET Student Loans (Charges) Bill 2016

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Scrutiny of major changes to VET student loans – opportunity for stakeholder scrutiny

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Australian Council of Private Education and Training

TAFE Directors Association

Consumer Action Law Centre

Australian Education Union

Department of Education and Training

Committee to which bill is to be referred:

Senate Employment and Education Legislation Committee

Possible hearing date(s):

To be agreed

Possible reporting date:

7 November 2016 (as agreed with Senator Birmingham)

(signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

I move:

That the report be adopted.