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Monday, 24 May 2004
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Mr McClelland asked the Minister representing the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, upon notice, on 19 February 2004:

Has an Information Oversight Committee operated within the Minister's department during calendar year 2003; if so, what assessment did the Committee make in respect of the number of people likely to seek entry to Australia using the services of people smugglers during calendar year 2004.


Mr Hardgrave (Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister) —The Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:

No Information Oversight Committee operates within the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs although it participates in an Information Oversight Committee established by the Office of National Assessments.