Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Amendment Bill 2017

Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 10 May 2018general_report

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Corruption, Crime and Misconduct Amendment Bill 2017, focusing on its impact on parliamentary privilege. The committee sought legal opinions and concluded the bill wouldn't diminish parliamentary privilege. It suggests a memorandum of understanding between the CCC and Parliament for early notification of investigations.

Impact

The bill affects the CCC's ability to investigate WA Members of Parliament for criminal offences. The memorandum of understanding would affect the CCC and Parliament's procedures.

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