Progress Report: Supreme Court proceedings and matters of privilege arising in the 40th Parliament

Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 13 May 2021general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report details a dispute between the Procedure and Privileges Committee (PPC) and the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) regarding access to parliamentary documents. The core issue is differing interpretations of parliamentary privilege and the CCC's investigation into the use of electorate allowances by former members. Legal proceedings ensued, and the report summarizes key events, findings, and recommendations.

Impact

The report affects the Legislative Council, the CCC, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, former members of parliament, and potentially the public's perception of government accountability.

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