| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
House of Representatives
Senate
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| Date of creation |
December 2011. The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights is established by the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 |
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| Mandate |
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| Membership |
The committee is composed of ten members, five from the House of Representatives and five from the Senate.
Composition by sex: 6 men (60%), 4 women (40%) |
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| Subjects dealt with |
The Committee's main function is to examine bills and legislation for compatibility with international human rights standards. The Committee deals with gender equality issues in relation with the Convention of the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women to which Australia is a party. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
PO Box 6100,
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
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| Phone |
+612 2 6277 3823 |
| Fax |
+612 2 6277 5767 |
| E-mail |
human.rights@aph.gov.au |
| Website |
http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Human_Rights
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Ian Goodenough |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+612 2 6277 4651 |
| Fax |
+612 2 6277 2082 |
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| Website |
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| Name |
Mr. Graham Perrett |
| Notes |
Vice-Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+612 2 6277 4542 |
| Fax |
+612 2 6277 8419 |
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