Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee

Inquiry into the Public Health and Wellbeing Bill 2008

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Summary

The Committee advertised the inquiry and sought public submissions in The Age and the Herald-Sun newspapers on Friday, 16 May 2008. The Committee also circulated a notice in identidcal terms to parties believed to have an interest in the inquiry.>>see submissions below

The Committee tabled its initial report (contained in Alert Digest No. 6 of 2008) on 27 May 2008, and noted that it would call for submissions and possibly hold public hearings. The Committee further stated that it may report on this Bill again in a future Alert Digest.

The Committee held public hearings on 4 June 2008. >>see transcripts of evidence below

Submissions

The Committee received the following submissions concerning the reference -

• Victorian Privacy Commissioner (PDF 2.4Mb)

• Victorian AIDS Council / Gay Men’s Health Centre (RTF 1.06Mb, PDF 32Kb)

Transcripts of evidence

The Committee held public hearings on 4 June 2008 where evidence was taken from the following organisation -

• Mr Michael Kennedy, Victorian AIDS Council / Gay Men’s Health Centre (RTF 78Kb, PDF 32Kb)

Reports

The Committee's first report on the Bill contained in Alert Digest No. 6 of 2008 - tabled on 27 May 2008.

Minister's Response

On 24 June 2008 the Committee wrote to the Minister, forwarding copies of submissions received and the transcript of evidence concerning the Bill, for consideration and comment.

The Minister's letter was published in Alert Digest No. 9 of 2008 - tabled on 30 July 2008.