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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 unauthorized disclosures regarding a proposed inquiry into the state's iron ore industry. The committee found multiple breaches of privilege and contempt of Parliament, stemming from a strategy to influence legal proceedings related to the Shovelanna tenement dispute. The report details the disclosures, identifies individuals involved, and recommends penalties and reforms.
Impact
The findings affect the integrity of parliamentary committee processes and the Legislative Council's ability to conduct impartial inquiries. Individuals found in breach may face penalties.
miningpublic_sectorresourcesjusticeparliamentary privilegebreach of privilegecontempt of parliamentiron ore inquiryShovelanna tenementunauthorized disclosureparliamentary committeeBrian BurkeShelley ArcherAnthony Fels
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