Review of E-Petitions
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2021 - 2025)· 17 October 2024review_report
The Procedure and Privileges Committee reviewed the trial of e-petitions in the WA Legislative Assembly and recommends incorporating the temporary order for e-petitions into the standing orders, making them a permanent option for public petitions. The report also addresses potential issues like inducements for signing and procedural considerations for managing e-petitions between parliamentary sessions.
Impact
This change will make it easier for the public to petition the Legislative Assembly, potentially increasing civic engagement. It also provides clarity on the rules and procedures surrounding e-petitions, addressing issues like validity and continuity.
public_sectore-petitionspetitionsstanding ordersLegislative Assemblyparliamentary procedurecivic engagementpublic participationtemporary orderProcedure and Privileges CommitteeWestern Australia
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