Parliamentary Committees (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Parliamentary committee
Parliamentary committee
Small group of MPs investigating specific issues & reporting back
Composition of parliamentary committees
Composition of parliamentary committees
Entirely elected members of parliament
Terms of reference
Terms of reference
Specify purpose, issues & deadline of inquiry
Standing committees
Standing committees
Ongoing committees appointed for life of parliament
Select committees
Select committees
Temporary committees for specific issue, one house only
Hansard
Hansard
Official written record of parliamentary proceedings
Committee power to compel
Committee power to compel
Can compel individuals to attend hearings & give evidence
Anti-vilification inquiry start date
Anti-vilification inquiry start date
September 2019
Nazi symbol ban act passed
Nazi symbol ban act passed
June 2022 - Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol) Act
Parliament obligation to committee recommendations
Parliament obligation to committee recommendations
No obligation to support or introduce recommendations