Senate committees

The Senate has established a number of committees, which can be accessed from the menus to the left, to assist it in connection with the exercise of its functions.

New Committee structure 2010

Following an extensive review of Senate committees in 2009, Senate has now approved the following new committee structure to take effect from 2010:

  • Buildings and Estates Committee
  • Chair Appointments Committee
  • Finance and Audit Committee
  • Human Resources Committee
  • Investment and Commercialisation Committee
  • Nominations and Appointments Committee
  • Safety and Risk Management Committee

Details about terms of reference and membership will appear shortly.

Meeting schedule

Relevant legislation


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