Report of the Standing Orders and Procedure Committee on Commission on Government Recommendations
Standing Orders and Procedure Committee· 18 June 1999general_report
The WA Standing Orders and Procedure Committee reviewed recommendations from the Commission on Government (COG) regarding parliamentary procedures, privilege, and accountability. The Committee generally rejected COG's proposals to codify parliamentary privilege and alter committee structures. It supported some recommendations related to the Auditor General's independence and increased research facilities for members.
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