Remote Participation in Legislative Assembly Proceedings

Procedure and Privileges Committee (2021 - 2025)· 15 March 2022general_report

The WA Procedure and Privileges Committee recommends allowing remote participation in Legislative Assembly proceedings until the end of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This would enable members to participate while isolating or quarantining. The Speaker would determine the proceedings and manner of remote participation, with specific rules outlined.

Impact

This affects members of the Legislative Assembly who may need to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19, ensuring parliamentary proceedings can continue. It also impacts the public by maintaining government function during the pandemic.

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