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Validity of a parliamentary secretary appointment questioned due to constitutional requirements regarding legislature membership. Appointment deemed initially ineffective.

🟡 Medium · Speech9 April 2025 · 225 words

Parliamentary secretary appointment questioned; initially ineffective due to legislature membership

Premier acknowledges appointment irregularity; will be corrected when appointee joins legislature.

“The Premier is aware that only a member of the legislature can be appointed parliamentary secretary and can confirm that Dr Stratton's appointment is of no effect.”

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Members who spoke

Aldridge, MartinDawson, Stephen

Topics

parliamentary procedureconstitutional lawgovernment appointments

Legislation Referenced

Acts

Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 Criminal Code

· 9 April 2025

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