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The Work of the Committee During the Second Session of the Thirty-Sixth Parliament August 13 2002 to November 16 2004

Uniform Legislation and General Purposes Committee (2002 - 2005)· 18 November 2004general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report (2002-2004) reviews the Uniform Legislation and General Purposes Committee's work, focusing on parliamentary scrutiny of uniform legislation. It highlights concerns about delegated legislative power, 'Henry VIII clauses,' and erosion of state parliamentary privilege. The report recommends continued scrutiny of uniform legislation and improved consultation on treaties.

Impact

The report affects the WA Parliament, government departments, and potentially all WA citizens through its influence on legislation. It aims to ensure greater parliamentary oversight and protection of individual rights and liberties.

public_sectorjusticeuniform legislationparliamentary scrutinydelegated powerHenry VIII clausesstate privilegetreaty reviewlegislative processintergovernmental agreementsstanding ordersparliamentary committee

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