🏛️ Procedure and Privileges Committee

This discussion paper from the WA Procedure and Privileges Committee reviews the Legislative Assembly's standing orders, last comprehensively updated in 1999. It addresses the need to adapt parliamentary procedures to contemporary challenges, including the impact of social media, declining public trust in democracy, and evolving expectations for workplace conduct. The report explores balancing executive business with broader parliamentary functions, refining procedural aspects, and enhancing pub

The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee reviewed the temporary standing order for divisions in the Legislative Assembly, implemented due to COVID-19. The report acknowledges the changes to traditional parliamentary practice but finds the current method efficient and accurate. The committee recommends future parliaments revisit the conduct of divisions.

The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee recommends updating the Members of Parliament (Financial Interests) Act 1992 to balance transparency with personal safety. The report suggests reforms including removing the requirement to disclose full addresses, mandating disclosure of spousal interests, and introducing more frequent reporting. The aim is to modernise the framework and protect members from unnecessary security risks.