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Annual Report 2007

Legislation Committee· 6 December 2007annual_reportNo. 2007

The Legislation Committee's 2007 annual report details its activities in reviewing bills referred by the Legislative Council. It highlights inquiries into various bills, including those related to biosecurity, trans-tasman mutual recognition, criminal law, consent to medical treatment and the State Administrative Tribunal. The report also raises concerns about short reporting timeframes and multiple referrals impacting the committee's ability to conduct thorough inquiries.

Impact

The report impacts the Legislative Council's processes for scrutinising legislation, potentially affecting the quality of legislative review and public participation. It also affects stakeholders involved in the bills under review, such as those in agriculture, healthcare, and legal sectors.

agriculturehealthjusticepublic_sectorlegislation reviewparliamentary committeebiosecuritymedical consentcriminal lawState Administrative Tribunalreporting timeframeslegislative scrutinyTrans-Tasman Mutual Recognition

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