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The Committee's Response to the Final Report of the Select Committee on Procedure

Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Intergovernmental Agreements· 31 October 1996final_report

This 1996 WA parliamentary committee report responds to the Select Committee on Procedure's recommendation to amalgamate the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Intergovernmental Agreements (SCULIA) with the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation (JSCDL). SCULIA argues against this, highlighting its distinct role in scrutinising constitutional issues and Commonwealth/State affairs, beyond just legislative review. It suggests expanding SCULIA's role to include broader Federal

Impact

The report impacts the structure and function of parliamentary committees in Western Australia, potentially affecting the scrutiny of intergovernmental agreements and uniform legislation. It also affects the workload and responsibilities of committee members and staff.

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