1.4  Acknowledgments

The Committee thanks all those who made submissions and gave evidence at the hearings. The Committee particularly appreciates the considerable time and effort involved in the preparation of detailed submissions and in giving evidence at the hearings. In preparing this report, the Committee has drawn heavily on the material and views presented through submissions and at private and public hearings. The Committee is grateful for this valuable input.

The Committee also sought advice from a number of experts in relevant fields in preparing this report.