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Matters of Privilege raised before the Committee

Select Committee of Privilege on a Matter Arising in the Standing Committee on Estimates and Financial Operations· 13 November 2007general_report

A WA parliamentary committee investigated a potential breach of privilege related to the disclosure of confidential deliberations regarding a proposed inquiry into the state's iron ore industry. The committee found that articles in The West Australian newspaper disclosed private proceedings and recommended that the matter be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges for further inquiry.

Impact

The investigation could affect journalists, politicians, lawyers, and businesspeople involved in the alleged disclosure and the original iron ore inquiry. It also raises questions about parliamentary privilege and media freedom.

miningpublic_sectorjusticeparliamentary privilegeiron ore industrycommittee inquirydisclosuremedia leakcontempt of parliamentWest Australian newspaperBrian BurkeCCC intercept material

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