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Legislative Council Standing Committee on Social Issues

The Standing Committee on Social Issues is a current standing committee of the Legislative Council.

The Standing Committee on Social Issues was first established in the 49th Parliament by resolution of the House of 9 June 1988. The Committee was reappointed in each of the subsequent Parliaments, most recently, on 10 May 2007 for the current 54th Parliament.

Under the resolution the functions of the Committee are to inquire into and report on any proposal, matter or thing concerned with the social development of the people in all areas of New South Wales.

Key areas of concern are: equality of access to services and benefits including health, education, housing, ageing, disability, children's and community services provided by the government and non-government sector to the people in all areas of NSW, citizenship, social relations, cultural diversity, recreation, gaming, racing, sporting matters and the role of government in promoting the welfare of people in all of NSW.

Inquiries

During the current parliament, the following inquiries have been undertaken by the committee:

Referred	Inquiry Name
30/06/2009	Substitute decision-making for people lacking capacity (Conducting Hearings)
03/12/2008	Homelessness and low-cost rental accommodation (Report Tabled)
29/08/2007	Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage (Completed)

Records of 27 earlier inquiries conducted by the committee are also available online.

Submissions Invited

The committee is not actively receiving submissions at present. Past submissions may be available under the relevant inquiry.

Reports and Government Responses

During the current parliament, the committee has or plans to table the following reports:

Report Date	Name of Report
24/09/2009	Homelessness and low-cost rental accommodation
27/11/2008	Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage in New South Wales - Final Report
27/06/2008	Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage in New South Wales - Interim report

(there are also 40 reports from past Parliaments).

Members

• Chair: The Hon Ian West MLC.
• Deputy Chair: The Hon Trevor Khan MLC.
• The Hon. Greg DONNELLY (ALP, LC Member)
• The Hon. Marie FICARRA (Lib, LC Member)
• Dr John KAYE (The Greens, LC Member)
• The Hon. Trevor KHAN (Nat, LC Member)
• The Hon. Mick VEITCH (ALP, LC Member)
• The Hon. Ian WEST (ALP, LC Member)

Contact

Role	Name	Phone	Fax	Email
Main Contact	Rachel Simpson	(02) 9230 2898	(02) 9230 2981	socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Council Officer	Kate Harris	(02) 9230 3311		socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Principal Council Officer	Jonathan Clark	(02) 9230 3543		socialissues@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Postal Address

NSW Parliament, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000

Terms of Reference Establishing Committee

Resolution passed 10 May 2007, Minutes No 3, Item 6