Public hearings on national security measures

THE Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security will conduct two public hearings this week for its reviews of national security bills before the Parliament.

The first hearing will consider the Home Affairs and Integrity Agencies Legislation Amendment Bill 2017, which gives effect to the allocation of certain ministerial powers following establishment of the Home Affairs portfolio and includes measures to clarify the Attorney-General’s ongoing responsibilities.

 

The second hearing will consider the Security of Critical Infrastructure Bill 2017, which provides for the management of the national security risks of espionage, sabotage and coercion arising from foreign involvement in Australia’s critical infrastructure by establishing a Register of Critical Infrastructure Assets.

Further information about the Committee’s reviews and the submissions received to date can be obtained from the Committee’s website.

Public hearing details: 

Wednesday 7 February
12.00pm to 1.30pm, Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra

12.00pm – 12.30pm: Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security
12.30pm – 1.15pm: Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Department of Home Affairs

Friday 9 February
10.15am to 1.00pm, Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra

10.15am – 11.00am: Australian Pipelines and Gas Association
11.15am – 12.00pm: Water Services Association of Australia
12.15pm – 1.00pm: Department of Home Affairs

Both hearings will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live

Interested members of the public may wish to track the committee via the website.

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