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Select Committee on Rules, Orders and Usage of the House

Select Committee on Rules, Orders and Usage of the House· 12 March 2003general_report

The WA parliamentary committee's final report proposes changes to the Legislative Council's rules, orders, and usages to improve effectiveness and efficiency. It focuses on sitting times, business routines, and time limits for debates. The committee recommends the House adopt the appended orders, subject to affirmative resolution, for a trial period expiring at the end of 2003.

Impact

The changes aim to give the Government more time for its business and backbenchers more time to discuss their concerns. All members of the Legislative Council are affected by the proposed changes to sitting times and debate rules.

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