Amended Sitting Schedule for the Legislative Assembly
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2021 - 2025)· 22 June 2022general_report
The Procedure and Privileges Committee recommends amending the Legislative Assembly's Tuesday sitting schedule to improve work-life balance for members and staff. The proposal involves starting earlier, dispensing with the dinner break, and concluding business at 7:00 pm. A trial of the amended schedule is proposed for the spring session of 2022.
Impact
The proposed changes aim to improve the work-life balance of WA Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff by reducing late sitting nights. It may require adjustments to how parliamentary business is scheduled and managed, particularly on Tuesdays.
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