A Refusal to Comply with a Summons to Produce Documents
Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 14 August 2019general_report
A WA parliamentary committee investigated a refusal by the Acting Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) to comply with a summons to produce documents related to a CCC investigation into former members of parliament. The committee was concerned about potential breaches of parliamentary privilege and contempt of the Legislative Council.
Impact
The report impacts the Legislative Council, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Corruption and Crime Commission, and potentially the reputations of former members of parliament and their staff. It also affects the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches.
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