Seminar Outline
This half-day seminar will provide the most up to date and practical information on the reform and modernisation of Queensland’s parliamentary committee system and its impacts on public sector officers. The structure and purpose of the new portfolio-based committees will be outlined, together with an overview of the role of parliamentary committees.
You will learn about the committee inquiry process and your role as public servants in providing information to parliamentary committees.
Public servants are increasingly required to appear before and provide evidence to parliamentary committees as part of committee examinations of Bills. For example, during the 56th Parliament (February 2018 – October 2020), 1,490 public servants appeared before parliamentary committees.
If you are likely to be called upon to prepare a submission for a parliamentary committee or are called upon to appear before, or support another officer appearing before a committee, this seminar is for you.
Keynote speakers include the Clerk of the Queensland Parliament, the Deputy Clerk and senior committee office staff.
Morning Tea will be provided.
Seminar Topics
- Appearing before a committee
- Role and structure of the committee system in Queensland
- Stages of the inquiry process
- Relationship between a committee and the public sector
Seminar Outcomes
- Gain practical information about appearing before a committee.
- Obtain current information on the reform and modernisation of Queensland’s parliamentary committee system.
- Develop an understanding of the current parliamentary committees inquiry process.
- Clarify roles and responsibilities of public service officers in relation to providing information to a parliamentary committee.
Date
20 August 2021 - tickets available here
Time
8:30am - Registration
9:00am to 1.15pm - Seminar
Venue
Parliamentary Annexe
Cnr George and Alice Streets
Brisbane
Program
View the program here - 20 August 2021
Fees
$360 (inc GST)
Tickets
Available on Eventbrite - secure your tickets now
Contact
Lynda Pretty
Ph: 3553 6625
Email: [email protected]
COVID-19
If you are attending the [email protected] Seminar and are unsure about whether or not this is still taking place, please contact the organiser for information.
This is a rapidly developing situation and we continue to closely monitor developments and will update our advice for visitors as matters evolve.
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- Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face, nose and mouth. And avoid shaking hands.
- Stay home if you are unwell.
- Avoid contact with anyone who is unwell – try to stay 1.5m away from anyone coughing or sneezing.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, such as a new persistent cough and/or a fever, please do not come to the parliament. In these circumstances, you should follow medical advice.