In August 2000 the Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Chris Ellison, requested the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters inquire into those recommendations of the Australian Electoral Commission's 1996 and 1998 Funding and Disclosure Reports not currently incorporated in legislation or not previously examined by the Committee. The Committee will report on the desirability of incorporating the remaining AEC funding and disclosure recommendations into the existing legislation. The inquiry was advertised in all national papers on 9 or 12 September 2000. Written submissions are invited from organisations and individuals interested in placing evidence before the Committee.
Submissions are to be prepared with reference to the guidelines on making a submission.