Committees

The committee system in a parliamentary democracy provides a way of achieving greater public input into issues being considered by Parliament. The Parliament of Victoria has an extensive system of committees which hold inquiries into particular issues and call for input from the wider community, including experts, individuals, business and government organisations, to express their views.

Current Inquiries
Inquiry into the use of social media in the Assembly and members reflecting on the Office of the Speaker
Inquiry into Sexting
Environment Protection Amendment (Beverage Container Deposit and Recovery Scheme) Bill 2011
Complaint by the Member for Northcote
Inquiry into Access to and Interaction with the Justice System by People with an Intellectual Disability and Their Families and Carers

Current Hearings & Transcripts
Monday, 7 November, 2011 Public Hearings
Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 Public Hearings
Tuesday, 4 October, 2011 Hearings and Transcripts
Monday, 12 September, 2011 Hearings and Transcripts

Latest Reports
Thursday, 8 December, 2011 Report and Response - Inquiry into Violence and Security Arrangements in Victorian Hospitals
Tuesday, 6 December, 2011 Report - Inquiry into Primary Care and Aged Care Services
Thursday, 1 September, 2011 Report and Response - Inquiry into the Environment Effects Statement Process in Victoria