INQUIRY INTO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE OFFENCES
Referred by Order in Council on 6 May 2003.
To inquire into, consider and report on:
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The current state of law in Victoria in relation to administration of justice offences (such as perjury, perverting the course of justice, falsifying evidence and threatening witnesses); and
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Whether these laws should be amended, and in what way, having particular regard to interstate laws and the recommendations of the Model Criminal Code Officers Committee Discussion Paper on Administration of Justice Offences (July 1997).
Activity during June 2003
Drafting of discussion paper.
Future Activity
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Discussion paper release and call for submissions planned for August 2003.
INQUIRY ON THE REVIEW OF EXISTING WARRANT PROCEDURES
Referred by Order in Council on 3 June 2003.
To inquire into, consider and report to Parliament on:
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Victoria's existing warrant powers and procedures, including arrest warrants, warrants to seize property and search warrants; and
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whether the existing laws should be amended, and in what way, having particular regard to the need to promote fairness, consistency and efficiency.
This inquiry has not yet commenced.
INQUIRY INTO THE ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE ACT 1958
Referred by Order in Council on 3 June 2003.
To inquire into, consider and report to Parliament on:
The Administration and Probate Act 1958 and in particular to have regard to issues including, but not limited to:
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the desirability of new legislation and procedures to deal with the administration of a deceased person's estate.
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whether the act should be amended to provide alternative mechanisms for the resolution of disputes that involve small estates;
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whether the Magistrates Court and the County Court should also be given jurisdiction to deal with grants of probate and administration and deal with disputes relating to wills; and
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whether amendments are necessary in relation to the charges and commissions of solicitors who also act as executors.
This inquiry has not yet commenced.
OUTER SUBURBAN/INTERFACE SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3570 Facsimile: (03) 9651 3601
Email: mark.roberts@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website:
Members:
(Council) Mr J E Scheffer and Mr A K Somyurek
(Assembly) Mr E N Baillieu, Ms R Buchanan, Mr M F Dixon, Mr D A Nardella and Hon K M Smith
Chairman: Don Nardella MP
Interim Executive Officer: Mark Roberts
Activities during June 2003.
On 3 June 2003, the Legislative Assembly referred to the Committee the following terms of reference –
For inquiry, consideration and report by 31 March 2004 on sustainable urban design for new communities in outer suburban areas and, in conducting the Inquiry, the committee is to:
(a) identify the current practice of urban design for new communities and articulate the potential contribution of urban design to sustainability objectives;
(b) examine best practice urban design in urban development projects by state agencies;
(c) examine and report on the relationship and opportunities in the achievement of urban design objectives between the public and private domains;
(d) investigate the potential effectiveness of the Pride of Place program in the achievement of sustainable urban design for new communities; and
(e) investigate the contribution of key elements of urban design to the achievement of greenhouse strategy and Melbourne 2030 objectives, including:
(i) water sensitive design;
(ii) provision of public open space;
(iii) road safety;
(iv) public safety;
(v) reduced car dependency; and
(vi) physical and social well being.
The Staffing Sub-Committee recently interviewed applicants for the position of Executive Officer, with a decision to be made shortly.
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND ESTIMATES COMMITTEE
Level 8, 35 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3551 Facsimile: (03) 9651 3552
Email: paec@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website: http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/paec/default.htm
Members:
(Council) The Hons B Baxter, B Forwood (Deputy Chair), G K Rich-Phillips
and Ms G D Romanes.
(Assembly) Ms C Campbell, Mr R W Clark, Mr L Donnellan, Ms D Green, Mr J Merlino.
Chair: Hon. C. Campbell, MP
Executive Officer: Ms M Cornwell
UNFUNDED SUPERANNUATION LIABILITIES IN VICTORIAN UNIVERSITIES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Summary of work completed during the 54th Parliament
Report No. 39 tabled in the Parliament on 22 March 2001.
On 2 November 2001, the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance advised that an issue proposal was being prepared to the Urgent Issues Group of the Australian Accounting Standards Board to resolve the matters raised in the Committee’s report.
On 8 July 2002, letter sent to the Chairman – Urgent Issues Group of the Australian Accounting Standards Board requesting information about the status of the review of unfunded superannuation liabilities.
On 31 July 2002, response received advising that the Urgent Issues Group (UIA) Agenda Committee has agreed to include a project on the unfunded superannuation liabilities in the financial statements of Australian universities on the UIA’s work program.
Parliament prorogued on 5 November 2002.
Work undertaken by the new Committee
On 22 April 2003 the new Committee considered a letter from the Chairman of the Australian Accounting Standards Board advising that the Urgent Issues Group has now reached a consensus concerning the accounting by universities in relation to unfunded superannuation.
Future Activity
New Committee to monitor developments.
2000-2001 BUDGET OUTCOMES
Source of reference: Parliamentary Committees Act 1968, section 4F(1)(b).
Summary of work completed during the 54th Parliament
On 19 September 2002, draft report forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee of the 54th Parliament to review.
Parliament prorogued on 5 November 2002.
Summary of work undertaken by the new Committee
During April 2003, the Chair of the new Committee reviewed the draft report.
On 5 May 2003, the new Committee discussed the draft report and agreed to refer the report to the former Chairman for comment.
Draft report forwarded to the former Chairman.
Activities during June 2003
On 4 June 2003, advice received from the former Chairman.
On 10 June 2003, draft report further considered by the Committee and adopted with amendments.
On 11 June 2003, Report No.51 was tabled in the Legislative Council.
Future Activities
Distribute report to interested parties.
Report to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
Await Government response to the report which is due to be tabled on 12 December 2003.
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