Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC

Introduction

This inquiry came about after the execution of a search warrant by the ICAC on the office of the Hon Peter Breen MLC.
Terms of reference

Resolution passed 15 October 2003, Minutes No. 25

That the Standing Committee on Parliamentary Privilege and Ethics inquire into and report on the following matters:

(a) whether any breaches of the immunities of the Legislative Council or contempts were involved in the execution of a search warrant by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on the Parliament House office of the Honourable Peter Breen on 3 October 2003,

(b) what procedures should be established, such as the appointment of an independent arbiter, to examine and determine whether any of the documents and things seized by the Independent Commission Against Corruption are immune from seizure under the warrant by virtue of parliamentary privilege,

(c) any other matters that the Committee considers relevant.

Timeline
DateMilestone
Wed 15 October 2003Referred
Mon 10 November 2003Hearing - , New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Wed 03 December 2003FinalReport
Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Mon 10 November 2003, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView transcript
Reports and government responses

No. 25 Parliamentary privilege and seizure of documents by ICAC

Tabled date:
Wed 03 December 2003
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Contact us

Ms Lynn Lovelock

Role:
Main Contact
Phone:
(02) 9230 2024
Email:
privilege@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Ms Velia Mignacca

Role:
Principal Council Officer
Phone:
(02) 9230 3020
Email:
privilege@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Ms Janet Williams

Role:
Council Officer
Phone:
(02) 9230 2346
Email:
privilege@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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