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Inquiry into past forced adoptive policies and practices

Inquiry status:

Current

Date commenced:

22 Feb 2023

Deadline for submissions:

16 Jun 2023

Committee

Environment and Public Affairs Committee

House:

Legislative Council

Media Statements:

22 Feb 2023
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16 Mar 2023

Important Information:

Background to the inquiry
Information on making submissions to the Inquiry into past forced adoptive policies and practices.
Submission guidance questions

Terms of Reference:

On 22 February 2023, the Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs resolved as follows:

To inquire into the past adoptive policies and practices of the twentieth century, notably the years between 1939 and 1980.

In particular, the Committee will seek to:

1. understand the lived experiences of those affected by historical forced adoption practices

2. examine the role of the State Government, health services and private institutions in these practices

3. identify what measures are currently available to assist persons experiencing distress, their effectiveness, and how those persons may be supported further

4. consider any other matter that arises during the course of the inquiry deemed to be relevant by the Committee.

Submission Number	Submitting person/organisation
No submissions

Unless a venue is specified, hearings are held at the
Legislative Council Committee Rooms Ground Floor, 18-32 Parliament Place, West Perth

Date	Time	Venue	Organisation	Witness	Broadcast	Video

Related Transcripts of Evidence:

No documents found

Related Reports:

Report No	Title	Date tabled	Related documents
61	Terms of reference: Inquiry into past forced adoptive policies and practices	22 Feb 2023

Members conducting inquiry

Members:

Hon. Peter Foster MLC
Hon. Tjorn Sibma MLC
Hon. Sophia Moermond MLC
Hon. Shelley Payne MLC
Hon. Stephen Pratt MLC

Staff Members:

Mr Stephen Brockway (Advisory Officer)
Ms Kristina Crichton (Committee Clerk)