Absence of a Member: Hon Margaret Rowe MLC
Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 26 June 2007general_report
The WA Parliament's Procedure and Privileges Committee investigated Hon Margaret Rowe's absence from the Legislative Council for more than six sitting days, potentially a contempt of Parliament. Rowe apologised and resigned due to ill health. The Committee recommended no further action be taken.
Impact
The decision impacts the Legislative Council's procedures regarding member absences and the application of Standing Orders. It also affects the constituents of the Agricultural Region, who will require a new representative.
public_sectorparliamentary privilegemember absenceStanding Order 57contempt of ParliamentLegislative CouncilMargaret Roweresignationill healthProcedure and Privileges CommitteeWestern Australia
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