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Appendix 6.3 - Submissions to Parliamentary Committees
Appendix 6.3 - Submissions to Parliamentary Committees
Submissions to Parliamentary Committees
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| Committee/inquiry | Description of submission/information provided |
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| Senate Community Affairs Committee
Inquiry into the cost of living pressures on older Australians | In July 2007, the ABS provided a submission on the data sources that are available to assist the Committee, including information on the analytical cost of living indexes, and the impact of movements in the price of essentials, such as petrol and food. The ABS also attended a public hearing of the Committee in September 2007. |
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| Senate Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts
Inquiry into the management of Australia's waste streams | In May 2008, the ABS provided a submission to the Inquiry, and appeared before the Committee in July 2008. The ABS provided advice on the range of information available, and the challenges associated with collecting waste related data. |
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| House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing
Inquiry into obesity in Australia | In June 2008, the ABS provided a submission to the Inquiry on the range of information it collects on obesity in Australia, including the key findings from relevant surveys, risk factors and the impacts of obesity on health. |
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| House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth
Inquiry into better support for carers | In June 2008, the ABS provided advice to the Committee on the eight major data collections undertaken by ABS that inform on the characteristics and roles of carers. |
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