The provisions of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022 will be the focus of an inquiry by the newly established National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation Committee.
Committee Chair, Senator Linda White, said 'the inquiry is a way for individuals, organisations and interest groups to share their views on the proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission'.
The Committee is calling for submissions commenting on the provisions of the bills and encourages that submissions be concise. The preferred method of receiving submissions is by electronic format lodged online using a My Parliament account.
Submissions close on Friday 14 October 2022.
Public hearings are planned on 18, 19, 20 and 21 October 2022 in Canberra with an expected option for remote participation by witnesses.
The Deputy Chair, Dr Helen Haines MP, said that 'while public hearings will be held in Canberra, the Committee intends to hear from witnesses from around Australia'.
Submitters should indicate in their submission if they wish to give evidence at a public hearing. Please continue to monitor the Committee's website for any updates or other details regarding general arrangements for public hearings.
The Committee is due to report on or before 10 November 2022.
Further information about the Committee, including membership and details on how to lodge a submission, are available at the Committee's website: www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/National_Anti-Corruption_Commission_Legislation. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue 'Track Committee' button in the bottom right hand corner of the page.
