Introduction
The Standing Orders Committee considers matters relating to the Standing Orders of the Legislative Council which are referred to the Committee by resolution of the House. The Committee has leave to sit during any adjournment of the House and has authority to confer with any similar Committee appointed by the Legislative Assembly.
Inquiries
Records of earlier inquiries undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| — | Plain English Standing Orders |
Reports and government responses
Reports and government responses tabled by the committee:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| Plain English Standing Orders | Thu 18 September 2003 | — |
Resolution establishing the committee
Standing Order 280 states that a sessional order establishing the Standing Orders Committee may be adopted every session. In the current session, the Committee was appointed on 8 May 2003: Minutes of the Proceedings of the Legislative Council, First Session of the 53rd Parliament, No 5, Thursday 8 May 2003, Entry No 9.
That, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Standing Orders, the
Standing Orders Committee for the present Session consist of the following
Members: The President, Mr Egan, Mr Della Bosca, Mr Kelly, Mr Macdonald, Mr
Primrose, Mr Gallacher, Mr Gay, Mr Harwin, Mr Jones and Revd Mr Nile.
That the Committee have leave to sit during any adjournment of the House and
have authority to confer with any similar Committee appointed by the
Legislative Assembly.