Government advertising (accountability) bill 2011

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22 September 2011This report examines the Government Advertising (Accountability) Bill 2011, introduced by Senator Xenaphon

The Government Advertising (Accountability) Bill 2011 (the bill) was introduced into the Senate by Senator Xenophon on 21 June 2011. On 7 July 2011, the Senate, on the recommendation of the Selection of Bills Committee, referred the bill to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 21 September 2011.

The bill seeks to amend the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 (FMA Act) by repealing the existing section 14, and inserting a new section 14, so that the use of taxpayers' money by the government to fund advertising of a policy not yet enacted in legislation, would be in breach of the FMA Act. This would ensure that public funds are not spent on advertising government policies that are not approved by the Parliament.

The committee advertised the inquiry on the Internet and in The Australian and invited submissions from interested organisations and individuals. The committee received four public submissions.

 

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