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proponent responses, including how those responses may align with public comment regarding community consultation. Minister Corbell too shall be mindful of these matters in his consideration of the Advisory Panel’s recommendations to him.

Dr William Shija

Statement of condolence

MADAM SPEAKER: I wish to advise members of the recent death of Dr William Shija, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. As Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association over eight years, Dr Shija devoted himself to the continued professional development of parliamentarians and the development of parliaments within the sphere of the commonwealth.

As a mark of respect to the memory of Dr Shija, I ask all members to rise in their places.

Members standing in their places—

MADAM SPEAKER: I thank members.

Justice and Community Safety—Standing Committee

Scrutiny report 24

MR DOSZPOT (Molonglo): I present the following report:

Justice and Community Safety—Standing Committee (Legislative Scrutiny Role)—Scrutiny Report 24, dated 14 October 2014, together with the relevant minutes of proceedings.

I seek leave to make a brief statement.

Leave granted.

MR DOSZPOT: Scrutiny report 24 contains the committee’s comments on 10 bills, eight pieces of subordinate legislation and proposed government amendments to the Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Bill 2104. The report was circulated to members when the Assembly was not sitting. I commend the report to the Assembly.

Justice and Community Safety—Standing Committee

Statement by chair

MR DOSZPOT (Molonglo): Pursuant to standing order 246A I wish to make a statement on behalf of the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety relating to statutory appointments in accordance with continuing resolution 5A.

Between 1 January and 30 June 2014 the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety considered 17 proposed statutory appointments, for which the


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