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Judicial Proceedings for Declaration Challenging the Validity of the Order Made by Legislative Council on 15 August 2019

Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 4 September 2019general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report examines a legal challenge by the State government to an order made by the Legislative Council regarding parliamentary privilege and access to documents by the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC). The report recommends a revised resolution to protect parliamentary privilege and authorizes the President of the Legislative Council to pursue legal action against the CCC.

Impact

The report affects the Legislative Council, its members (past and present), the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Corruption and Crime Commission, and potentially individuals who have communicated confidentially with members of parliament. It clarifies the boundaries of parliamentary privilege in relation to investigative agencies.

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