Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I present the 14th report for 2017 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. 14 OF 2017

1. The committee met in private session on Wednesday, 29 November 2017 at 7.15 pm.

2. The committee recommends that—

(a) the Bankruptcy Amendment (Enterprise Incentives) Bill 2017 be referred immediately to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 19 March 2018 (see appendix 1 for a statement of reasons for referral); and

(b) the provisions of the Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2017 and Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017 be referred immediately to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee but was unable to reach agreement on a reporting date (see appendix 2 for a statement of reasons for referral).

3. The committee recommends that the following bills not be referred to committees:

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

5. The committee considered the following bills but was unable to reach agreement:

(David Bushby)

Chair

30 November 2017

Appendix 1

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee

Name of bill:

Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment (Enterprise Incentives) Bill 2017

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

Ensure detailed scrutiny of implications of the bill and consequences, including timeframes for bankruptcy

Possible submissions or evidence from:

Financial industry, individuals impacted, community stakeholders, relevant government departments

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:

19 March 2018

(Signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

Appendix 2

SELECTION OF BILLS COMMITTEE

Proposal to refer a bill to a committee

Name of bill: Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bi/12017 Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2017

Reasons for referral/principal issues for consideration:

A number of stakeholders including survivor groups have raised concerns with aspects of the Bill. A Senate Inquiry would ensure these issues can be properly examined and all relevant stakeholders are given the opportunity to participate in decision making on this important issue.

Possible submissions or evidence from:

CLAN - Care Leavers Australia Network Alliance of Forgotten Australians Micah Project

Blue Knot Foundation Australian Lawyers Alliance

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:

19 March 2018

(Signed)

Senator Anne Urquhart

I move:

That the report be adopted.