Enhancing the Legislative Assembly's Procedures
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2017 - 2021)· 20 September 2018general_report
The WA Legislative Assembly's Procedure and Privileges Committee report (Sept 2018) proposes changes to standing orders for a 2019 trial. Recommendations include earlier Tuesday sittings, allowing babies in the chamber, reduced speech times, and increased opportunities for grievances and member statements. The aim is to improve efficiency, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
Impact
Members of Parliament will be directly affected by changes to sitting times and speaking rules. The public may benefit from increased opportunities for members to raise concerns. Family-friendly changes may encourage broader participation in parliament.
public_sectorstanding orderslegislative assemblyparliamentary proceduresitting timesspeech timesgrievancesmembers statementsfamily friendlywork life balanceWA parliamentparliamentary reform
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