Recall of the Legislative Council
Procedure and Privileges Committee (Council)· 13 September 2016general_report
The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee investigated the attempted recall of the Legislative Council for a joint sitting to fill a Senate vacancy. The Executive's approach, relying on a questionable proclamation, was avoided by the President recalling the Council based on House of Commons practice. The Committee recommends amending Standing Orders to grant the President explicit power to vary meeting times.
Impact
The recommendation aims to clarify and streamline the process for recalling the Legislative Council, potentially affecting the responsiveness of the Council to urgent matters. It primarily impacts the operation of the Legislative Council and its members.
public_sectorLegislative CouncilrecallStanding Ordersjoint sittingSenate vacancyParliamentary PrivilegePresidentadjournmentHouse of CommonsExecutive power
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