Another option is to attend the Medicare Inquiry listed in the media relaese below Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmidwifery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 12:47 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: [AD NAT] Australian Democrats e-Bulletin 18th July 2003
If anyone has the energy to start writing a submission on MORE ACCESS TO MIDWIVES! please send it off to the address below. Jan Robinson ------ Forwarded Message From: "Australian Democrats, NAT Division" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 16:39:59 +0800 To: "Ms Jan Robinson M:200251a E:31/08/2003" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [AD NAT] Australian Democrats e-Bulletin 18th July 2003 Australian Democrats e-Bulletin 18th July 2003 ================================== Welcome to this week�s edition of the e-bulletin. We apologise for the lack of a bulletin last week. This bulletin is relatively brief, but we encourage you to browse through the media release on the democrats website www.democrats.org.au ************************** In This Edition: - Democrats in the media this weekend - Medicare Inquiry kicks off - Correction to links in last e-bulletin ************************* ================== DEMOCRATS IN THIS WEEKEND'S TV MEDIA This weekend Senator Bartlett will be appearing on Seven Sunrise at 8am on Sunday Morning (July 20th. Channel 7. Check local guides in regional areas). ================== MEDICARE INQUIRY KICKS OFF The Senate�s Medicare Inquiry initiated by Senator Allison commences in Canberra next week. The Inquiry will travel to Sydney and Newcastle next week and will visit a range of other cities over the coming weeks. The Committee will look into a range of issues relating to Medicare and access to GPs. More information regarding submissions, hearings, and terms of reference can be found at: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/medicare_ctte/index.htm ================== CORRECTION TO LINKS IN LAST e-BULLETIN - SENATE INQUIRIES The last e-bulletin contained a number of links which are only accessible from the internal Parliament House network and which members would have had trouble accessing. Thank you to all those who pointed this out, and well done to those who managed to find the correct links on their own. The correct links appear below, together with brief summaries of some of the relevant articles. MAKE A SUBMISSION! Anyone can make a submission and be part of this democratic system. Submissions can be as simple as a hand written letter expressing a personal opinion or as involved as a technical report consisting several chapters. How to make a submission to a committee: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/sen_ctte_info.htm#participate Links to Senate Committees http://www.aph.gov.au/committee/committees_type.htm#senate Current Committee Inquiries http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/inquiries/index.htm More Info about Parliamentary Committees http://www.aph.gov.au/committee/index.htm http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/pubs/briefs/brief4.htm The following is a list of inquiries that we thought might be of interest to you: UPCOMING SENATE HEARINGS ****SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON MEDICARE This Committee was initiated by Senator Lyn Allison and will consider the Medicare Reform Legislation as well as broader issues relating to Medicare. Hearing dates: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/hearings/hear.htm Terms of reference and other information: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/medicare_ctte/index.htm ****REPUBLIC INQUIRY This inquiry into an Australian Republic will consider the next steps towards an Australian republic and possible models for a republic. The inquiry was established jointly by Senators Stott Despoja and Bolkus. http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/republic03/index.htm **** CHILDREN IN INSTITUTIONAL CARE In March, Senator Andrew Murray successfully initiated a Senate Inquiry into the abuse of children in foster care and institutions. Submissions close on 31 July 2003. http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte/inst_care/index.htm **** FREE TRADE WITH THE USA This Inquiry is particularly vital, as the Government has not disclosed detailed information to the general public about the terms of the Free Trade Agreement with the USA or what they are prepared to trade away. For details on this Inquiry: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/FADT_CTTE/gats/index.htm **** RECONCILIATION For details on this Inquiry: http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/reconciliation/index.htm **** INQUIRY INTO LEGAL AID AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE Inquiring into the capacity of current legal aid and access to justice arrangements to meet the community need for legal assistance, including uniform access across Australia, for various matters including criminal, family and civil law matters and the provision of pro bono legal services. Submissions close: 21 August, 2002, Reporting date: 3 March 2004 <http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/legalaidjustice/index.ht m> **** OTHER INQUIRIES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN (This list is not exhaustive. For a complete list follow the link to Current Committee Inquiries above). HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING AND REGULATORY LEGISLATION http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eet_ctte/highed2003/index.htm UNIVERSITY FINANCES http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/eet_ctte/uni_finances/index.htm INQUIRY INTO POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/clac_ctte/poverty/index.htm INQUIRY IN TO CORPORATE INSOLVENCY LAWS http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/inquire.htm CYBERCRIME INQUIRY http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/acc_ctte/cybercrime/index.htm ============================== www.democrats.org.au For suggestions or difficulties in receiving these newsletters please contact Adam Zaborszczyk at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================== This email is a regular newsletter sent to you by the Australian Democrats Parliamentary Team. It is sent to all members whose email addresses have been registered with the Party. 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