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Australian Government (and other public) Inquiries - responses from CAUL
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
See CAUL template for submissions to public inquiries [Members only]
- Extending Legal Deposit. Consultation on a proposed model to extend the legal deposit obligation in section 201 of the Copyright Act 1968 in relation to material deposited with the National Library of Australia (the National Library). Attorney-General’s Department, working with the Office for the Arts. .... written submission by 14 April 2012. Submissions should be emailed to copyright@ag.gov.au.
- 2011-12 Regional Telecommunications Review. The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) will review telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia with particular regard to initiatives that will enable regional communities to participate in, and realise the opportunities of, the digital economy. Please provide submissions by email to secretariat@rtirc.gov.au. The closing date for submissions is 1 December 2011.
- The Australian government responded to the recommendations of the Sinclair Review on 23 August 2012.
- The 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review report, ‘Regional Communications: Empowering digital communities’, was tabled in parliament on 23 May 2012.
- 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review issues paper (PDF, 2.06 MB)
- Public consultations begin for 2011-12 Regional Telecommunications Review. Press Release. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. 16 September, 2011
- CAUL submission, prepared by Ralph Kiel, CLTAC. 30 November, 2011
- The 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review report, ‘Regional Communications: Empowering digital communities’, was tabled in parliament on 23 May 2012 by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
- The Convergence Review is an independent review established by the Australian Government to examine the policy and regulatory frameworks that apply to the converged media and communications landscape in Australia.
- Higher Education Base Funding Review. Consultation paper on higher education base funding review. 17 December, 2010. Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations. Responses due 31 March, 2011
- NeCTAR (National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources). The NeCTAR project is currently undertaking a national consultation process to seek the research sector’s views on the structure, composition, and details of the project, which must deliver a Final Project Plan to the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (DIISR) by 31 March 2011.
- Digital Economy Future Directions. Australian Government. Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
- The review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act) and the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 1987 (PMCH Regulations). Australian Government. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
- Research training in Australia. The House of Representatives Industry, Science and Innovation Committee is to conduct an inquiry into the contribution that Australian universities make to Australian research training, and the challenges those universities face in recruiting, training and retaining quality research staff. Responses due May 30 2008.
- Review of NCRIS Roadmap 2008. The NCRIS Committee has agreed to undertake a review of the NCRIS Roadmap during the first half of 2008. Closing date for responses 14 May 2008. National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy.
- Regional Telecommunications Review. The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) is established by the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 to review the adequacy of telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia, and to report to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
- Review of the Extension of Legal Deposit. The examination of the legal deposit scheme is being undertaken jointly by the Attorney-General’s Department and the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Closing Date for Submissions is 11 January 2008.
- Review of Personal Property Securities. The Standing Committee of Attorneys-General has decided, at the suggestion of the Australian Attorney-General, the Hon Philip Ruddock MP, to review the law on personal property securities.
- Attorney-General's press release of 11 April 2006
- On 11 April 2006, SCAG released an option paper for public consultation. The options paper invites comment by 2 June 2006 on whether the law on personal property securities should be changed so that registration is based on whether the substance of the transaction is to take a security over personal property, and also on what should be the key design features of a personal property securities register.
- The Attorney-General is launching the review with a series of seminars.
- Science, Engineering and Technology Skills Audit. The audit will focus on the current and future supply of and demand for graduates from the higher education and vocational, education and training (VET) sectors and determine the extent to which Australia’s industry research needs are being met. Written submissions to the audit will close on 31 May 2005. Department of Education, Science and Training
- e-Research Consultation. Department of Education, Science & Training
- The e-Research Coordinating Committee will be the primary source of expert advice to the Government on a strategic framework for the development of Australia’s e-Research capacity. The work of the Committee is expected to better inform investment decisions made under existing Government initiatives such as the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy announced in Backing Australia’s Ability – Building Our Future through Science and Innovation as well as funding programmes administered by Government departments and agencies.
- An e-Research Strategic Framework: A Discussion Paper for public consultation from 1 June to 30 June 2005. Dr M. Sargent, Chair, e-Research Coordinating Committee.
- A Research Quality Framework. The aim of the Research Quality Framework initiative is to develop the basis for an improved assessment of the quality and impact of publicly funded research and an effective process to achieve this. Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training
- National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. The National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy is providing $542 million over seven years to provide researchers with major research facilities, supporting infrastructure and networks necessary for world-class research. It will follow the major programme of investments provided under Backing Australia’s Ability through the Systemic Infrastructure Initiative (SII) and Major National Research Facilities (MNRF) programme.
- Australia’s Future Using Education Technology. The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) is undertaking a review into the position Australian education, training and related businesses should be taking to gain the best possible advantage in using emerging technologies. The review will be complementary to the work being carried out by DEST on the Action Plan for the Information Economy, due for release later this year. 5 August 2003.
- Higher Education at the Crossroads: a Review of Australian Higher Education. Minister for Education, Science and Training. Submissions due 13 September, 2002.
- Inquiry into the Role of Libraries in the Online Environment. Senate Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts References Committee. Response from CAUL prepared by Madeleine McPherson (USQ) Submissions due 16 August 2002.
- Role of libraries in the online environment. Committee Hearings 11/10/02-20/5/03 - Hansard Reports - Senate Committee on Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. (AU)
- Report - Tabled 16 October 2003/
- BENTON, Ms Lynne Patricia, Executive Director, Education Services; and University Librarian, University of Newcastle - 20/5/03 Newcastle
- BUNDY, Dr Alan Lindsey (Private capacity) - 08/05/03 Adelaide
- McPHERSON, Ms Madeleine, President, Council of Australian University Librarians & SCHMIDT, Mrs Janine Betty, University Librarian, Australian Subject Gateways Forum - 28/11/02 Sydney
- YOUNG, Ms Carolyn Dale, Acting Director, Library Services, Queensland University of Technology - 30/04/03 Caboolture
- CLARK, Ms Judith Elizabeth, Head, Academic Support Services and University Librarian, University of Ballarat - 22/04/03 Ballarat
- Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Bill 1999
- House of Representatives Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on the Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Bill 1999, introduced into the House of Representatives on 2 September 1999. CAUL Response prepared by Evelyn Woodberry, 28 September, 1999.
- Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Bill 1999 - CAUL Submission, prepared by Evelyn Woodberry, 19 March, 1999.
- Copyright Reform and the Digital Agenda : Proposed Transmission Right, Right of Making Available and Enforcement Measures : response of the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) to the Discussion Paper: Copyright Reform and the Digital Agenda, released jointly by the Attorney-General's Department and the Department of Communications and the Arts. 15 September 1997 (AU)
- Outstanding Issues from CCG Report - CAUL submission to the Copyright Law Review Committee, prepared by Evelyn Woodberry, 16 July 1998.
- Proposed Discontinuation Of The Parliamentary Papers Series. (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Publications) Submission 6 December, 1996
- Review of Management of Higher Education Institutions. (Chairman: Mr David Hoare)
- The Use of Discretionary Funds for the Promotion of Quality and Innovation in Higher Education (Higher Education Council)
- Submission 13 September 1995 (John Shipp, President, CAUL)
- Australian Broadcasting Authority. Investigation into the Content of On-line Services. Issues Paper, December 1995.
- Submission by the University of Canberra (Lois Jennings, Manager, Information Services Division and Librarian)