Parliamentary Privilege and its Linkage to the UK House of Commons
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2001 - 2005)· 13 May 2004general_report
This 2004 WA parliamentary committee report examines parliamentary privilege and its historical linkage to the UK House of Commons. It recommends amending the Constitution Act 1889 and the Parliamentary Privileges Act 1891 to sever the automatic link to changes in UK parliamentary privilege, ensuring WA maintains control over its own parliamentary rules.
Impact
Members of Parliament, the legal system, and the people of Western Australia are affected by ensuring WA's parliamentary privilege is determined locally.
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