About tabled papers

The organisation that produced the paper, such as a government department or statutory authority.

Reports produced annually by Government departments or statutory bodies that outline their activities and performance for the year.

A message from the Governor stating that a certain bill has received assent.

Proposed legislation that has been introduced into Parliament.

The name of the parliamentary committee that produced the report.

A report produced by a parliamentary committee, often following an inquiry or review.

A document prepared by the Government responding to the recommendations or requests in a committee report or petition. 

A formal message from one House of Parliament to the other, or from the Governor.

The Minister responsible for responding to the petition, where a response is required in the case of 500 or more signatures.

Additional information relevant to the paper.

Miscellaneous papers that do not fall into other tabled paper categories tabled by the Government, such as government documents or reports that are not statutorily required to be tabled.

Miscellaneous papers that do not fall into the categories above, such as correspondence,  transcripts or minutes of evidence from parliamentary committees, or government responses to committee reports or petitions.

A paper tabled, with the agreement of the House, by a private member.

A formal request from members of the public presented to either the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council.

The status of the Government response due for petitions of more than 500 signatures – either 'awaiting response' or 'response received'.

The Member who lodges a petition to be tabled by the Clerk, or in the case of 10,000 or more signatures, the Speaker or President.

A report required by a standing order to be tabled, such as a bill's Statement of Public Interest or the report of an Independent Legal Arbiter.

The date by which a government response to a petition is expected to be tabled, where applicable.

A batch of documents received by the Legislative Council in response to an order for papers. A single order for papers may receive multiple returns to order if documents are delivered on multiple days or by multiple agencies.

Legislative instruments made under an Act, such as regulations or by‑laws.

A report (other than an annual report) which is required by legislation to be produced or tabled in Parliament. Examples include statutory reviews of Acts, royal commission reports, and reports of bodies such as the Auditor‑General. 

The name of the member who tabled the paper in the House. If the House was not sitting, this field may show the Presiding Officer or Clerk who received the paper.

Where a member’s name appears followed by another Member’s name in brackets, the first Member tabled the paper on behalf of the Member named in brackets.

The date the paper was tabled in the relevant House.

If the paper was received by the Presiding Officer or Clerk when the House was not sitting, the date shown is the date of receipt. In these cases, the paper is considered to have been tabled on that date.

The name of the Act of Parliament that requires the paper to be produced and/or tabled in Parliament.

A link to the paper on the producing organisation’s website, where available.

While links are valid at the time they are listed, the Parliament cannot guarantee that they will remain active.