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PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA SATURDAY, 15 MAY 1982
CABINET COMMITTEE ME-MBERSHIP
Arising from the Ministerial and departmental
changes announced on 7 May 1982, changes to the
memberships of the standing committees of the
Cabinet have been made.
The terms of reference and the revised memberships
of the Cabinet standing committees are set out
in the attachment.
CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider overall government strategy and
priorities, and to deal with matters referred to it by
the Prime Minister.
Name Mr Fraser
Mr Anthony
Mr Howard
Mr Sinclair
Sen. Carrick Membership
Position/ Portfolio
Prime Minister ( Chairman)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Trade and Resources
Treasurer Minister for Defence
Minister for National Development and
Energy and Leader of the Government in
the Senate
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND DEFENCE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider matters concerned with international
relations, defence, intelligence and security.
Name Mr Fraser
Mr Anthony
Mr Howard
Mr Sinclair
Sen. Carrick
Mr Street
Mr Nixon
Mr Killen
Sen. Guilfoyle
Sen. Durack
Mr Viner Membership
Position/ Portfolio
Prime Minister ( Chairman)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Trade and Resources
Treasurer
Minister for Defence
Minister for National Development and
Energy and Leader of the Government in
the Senate
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Minister for Primary Industry
Vice President of the Executive Council
and Leader of the House
Minister for Finance
Attorney-General
Minister for Defence Support and Minister
Assisting the Minister for Defence
MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider matters relating to interest rates,
banking policy and currency exchange rates.
Membership
Name Position/ Portfolio
Mr Fraser Prime Minister ( Chairman)
Mr Anthony Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Trade and Resources
Mr Howard Treasurer
Mr Sinclair Minister for Defence
Sen. Carrick Minister for National Development and
Energy and Leader of the Government in
the Senate
Sir Phillip Minister for Industry and Commerce
Lynch
Mr Nixon
Sen. Guilfoyle Minister for Primary Industry
Minister for Finance
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider policy matters not the specific
responsibility of another committee, including matters
affecting Australian industry and Government purchasing
policy.
Name Sir Phillip
Lynch
Mr Nixon
Sen. Guilfoyle
Sen. Durack
Mr Fife
Mr Macphee
Sen. Baume
Mr Hunt
Mr Viner
Mr Thomson
Mr Newman
Mr Brown
Mr Hodgman
Sen. Messner
Mr McVeigh Mebrship
Positivo-n/ Portfolio
Minister for-Industry and Commerce
( Chai rman)
Minister for Primary Industry
Minister for Finance
Attorney-General
Minister for Aviation and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister in Federal
Affairs and Public Service Matters
Minister for Employment and Industrial
Relations Minister for Education
Minister for Transport and Construction
Minister for Defence Support and Minister
Assisting the Minister for Defence
Minister for Science and Technology
minister for Administrative Services
Minister for Communications and Minister
Assisting the Attorney-General
Minister for the Capital Territory and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Industry and Commerce
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and
minister Assisting the Treasurer
Minister for Home Affairs and Environment
and Minister Assisting the Minister for
Trade and Resources
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE ( continued)
Mr Wilson
Mr Carlton
Mr Hodges Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Social Security
Minister for Health and Minister
Assisting the Minister for National
Development and Energy
Minister for Immigration and Ethnic
Affairs
Name Sir Philli
Lynch
Sen. Guilf
Sen. Chane
Mr Macphee
Sen. Baum
Mr Hunt
Mr Newman
Mr Hodgmar
Sen. Messr
Mr McVeigl
Mr Wilson
Mr Carlto
Mr Hodges WELFARE POLICY COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider welfare policies and programs.
Membership
Position/ Portfolio
p Minister for Industry and Commerce
( Chairman)
foyle Minister for Finance
y Minister for Social Security
Minister for Employment and Industrial
Relations Minister for Education
Minister for Transport and Construction
Minister for Administrative Services
Minister for the Capital Territory and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Industry and Commerce
ner Minister for Veterans' Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Treasurer
Minister for Home Affairs and Environment
and Minister Assisting the Minister for
Trade and Resources
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Social Security
Minister for Health and Minister
Assisting the Minister for National
" Development and Energy
Minister for Immigration and Ethnic
Affairs
COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OF COMMONWEALTH FUNCTIONS
Terms of Reference
To consider Commonwealth functions.
Name Mr Howard
Sir Phillip
Lynch
Mr Nixon
Sen. Guilfoyle
Mr Fife Membership
Position/ Portfolio
Treasurer ( Chairman)
Minister for Industry and Commerce
Minister for Primary Industry
Minister for Finance
Minister for Aviation and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister in Federal
Affairs and Public Service Matters
TAXATION COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider matters of taxation policy and
legislation, particularly in relation to tax avoidance
issues.
Name Mr Howard
Mr Nixon
Sen. Guilfoyle
Sen. Durack
Sen. Chaney
Mr Viner
Sen. Messner
Mr Wilson Membership
Position/ Portfolio
Treasurer ( Chairman)
Minister for Primary Industry
Minister for Finance
Attorney-General
Minister for Social Security
Minister for Defence Support and Minister
Assisting the Minister for Defence
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Treasurer
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Social Security
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
Name Mr Howard
Sir Philli
Lynch
Mr Nixon
Sen. Guil
Mr Fife To consider expenditure proposals.
Membership
Position/ Portfolio
Treasurer ( Chairman)
p Minister for Industry and Commerce
foyle Minister for Primary Industry
Minister for Finance
Minister for Aviation and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister in Federal
Affairs and Public Service Matters
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To develop and monitor the legislation program
for each Parliamentary sitting, including overseeing of
priorities for drafting and passage.
To consider minor legislative proposals and
authorise drafting. To examine draft Bills, and ensure their
compliance with the terms of Decisions of the Cabinet or
Cabinet Committees. To oversee the Parliamentary proceedings and
priorities. Membership
Name Position/ Portfolio
Mr Killen Vice President of the Executive Council
and Leader of the House ( Chairman)
Sen. Carrick Minister for National Development and
Energy and Leader of the Government in
the Senate
Sen. Durack Attorney-General
Sen. Chaney Minister for Social Security
Mr Fife Minister for Aviation and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister in Federal
Affairs and Public Service Matters
Sen. Baume Minister for Education
Mr Hunt Minister for Transport and Construction
Mr Viner Minister for Defence Support and Minister
Assisting the Minister for Defence
Mr Thomson Minister for Science and Technology
Mr Brown Minister for Communications and Minister
Assisting the Attorney-General
Mr Hodgman Minister for the Capital Territory and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Industry and Commerce
Sen. Messner Minister for Veterans' Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Treasurer
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ( continued)
Mr Wilson
Mr Hodges Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Social Security
Minister for Immigration and Ethnic
Affairs
constructi
Name Sen. Carri
Mr Killen
Sen. Guilf
Sen. Chane
Mr Macphee
Mr Hunt
Mr Newman
Mr Brown
Mr Hodgman NEW PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To consider matters relating to the design and
on of the new Parliament House.
Membership
Position/ Portfolio
ck Minister for National Development and
Energy and Leader of the Government in
the Senate ( Chairman)
Vice President of the Executive Council
and Leader of the House
ioyle Minister for Finance
* y Minister for Social Security
Minister for Employment and Industrial
Relations Minister for Transport and Construction
Minister for Administrative Services
Minister for Communications and Minister
Assisting the Attorney-General
Minister for the Capital Territory and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Industry and Commerce
COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Terms of Reference
To consider matters affecting the Australian
Capital Territory. Membership
Name Mr Fife
Sen. Baume
Mr Newman
Mr Brown
Mr Hodgman
Sen. Messner
Mr McVeigh
Mr Carlton Position/ Portfolio
Minister for Aviation and Minister
Assisting the Prime Minister in Federal
Affairs and Public Service Matters
( Chairman)
Minister for Education
Minister for Administrative Services
Minister for Communications and
Minister Assisting the Attorney-General
Minister for the Capital Territory and
Minister Assisting the Minister for
Industry and Commerce
Minister for Veterans' Affairs and
Minister Assisting the Treasurer
Minister for Home Affairs and Environment
and Minister Assisting the Minister for
Trade and Resources
Minister for Health and Minister
Assisting the Minister for National
Development and Energy