Under the Parliamentary Committees Act 1968 the Family and Community Development Committee has wide powers to review, consider and conduct investigations and report to the Parliament on matters associated with the family or the welfare of the family, as well as a range of social issues. This includes examining matters dealing with community development or the welfare of the community, in addition to the role of government in community development and welfare of the family.
New Inquiry - Inquiry into the Provision of Support Accommodation for Victorians with a Disability or Mental Illness
8/2/2008
The Family and Community Development Committee to inquire into the provision of supported accommodation for Victorians with a disability and/or mental illness and, in particular, the Committee is asked to report on the current situation in Victoria and compare it to best practice in other jurisdictions. Report due 30 June 2009.
New Inquiry - Inquiry on the State Governments Provision of Support Accommodation for Victorians with a Disability or Mental Illness
8/2/2008
The Family and Community Development Committee to inquire into the state government's provision of supported accommodation for Victorians with a disability and/or mental illness. Report due 30 June 2009.
Final Report - Inquiry into Regulation of the Funeral Industry
12/12/2007
To inquire into and report to Parliament on the current regulatory framework, including self-regulatory mechanisms, that is relevant to the funeral industry and assess its adequacy, where necessary identifying options for industry and government to improve practices in the industry. In particular,
New Inquiry - Involvement of Small and Medium Size Business in Corporate Social Responsibility
12/12/2007
The Family and Community Development Committee to inquire into the involvement of small and medium size businesses in corporate social responsibility and report no later than 1 March 2008.