Committees

Since being elected in 2007, Amanda has been fighting hard for the South in a number of Parliamentary and Caucus committees.

House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment

 

Amanda is Chair of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment. This is one of nine general purpose investigatory committees established by the House of Representatives to inquire into areas such as employment participation and barriers to higher education and training. This committee conducts ongoing inquiries into matters referred to it by the House of Representatives or a Minister of the Commonwealth Government.

Most recently, the Committee launched an inquiry into the barriers to participation in education and employment for people who suffer from mental illness. The Committee is calling for submissions from individuals and stakeholders interested in this issue and travelling around the country to conduct public hearings and site-visits to services in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues at play. For further information about this inquiry visit www.aph.gov.au.  

Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters

Amanda is also a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters. This committee is one of thirteen joint committees in the Commonwealth Parliament, and was established by a resolution of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The role of this committee is to inquire into and report on matters relating to electoral laws and practices and their administration as may be referred to it by either the House of the Parliament or a Minister.

Joint Select Committee on Cyber Safety

Amanda is a member of the Joint Select Committee on Cyber Safety.  This committee was appointed to inquire into and report on the online environment, the nature and level of risk associated with cyber-safety threats, Australian and international responses to cyber-safety threats, the economic benefits of new technologies, ways to best support schools to reduce cyber-bullying and the merits of the establishment of an Online Ombudsman to advocate and act on cyber-safety issues.

Status of Women Caucus Committee

Amanda is Secretary of the Status of Women Caucus Committee. This committee provides a gender lens to all legislation ensuring equal treatment and equitable outcomes for both men and women.

The Status of Women Caucus Committee progresses an important agenda to remove barriers to women’s full engagement in the social, political and economic life of this nation.