The following public hearings were held following the release of the issues paper in September 1998.
Perth, 2 November 1998
Brisbane, 9 November 1998
Darwin, 12 November 1998
Sydney, 16 November 1998
Sydney, 17 November 1998
Melbourne, 23 November 1998
Melbourne, 24 November 1998
Melbourne, 25 November 1998
Canberra, 30 November 1998
Adelaide, 7 December 1998
Adelaide, 8 December 1998
Hobart, 14 December 1998
Melbourne, 30 March 1999
The following public hearings were held following the release of the draft report on 16 July 1999.
Canberra, 20 August 1999
Melbourne, 25 August 1999
Melbourne, 26 August 1999
Hobart, 31 August 1999
Melbourne, 1 September 1999
Adelaide, 13 September 1999
Sydney, 16 September 1999
Sydney, 17 September 1999
Brisbane, 30 September 1999
Brisbane, 1 October 1999
