Privileges Committee
The Committee
of Privileges is charged to inquire into and report on complaints of breach
of Parliamentary privilege, which may be referred to it by resolution of
the Assembly. These matters relate to any action which contravenes the rules
of the Parliament, as determined by Standing Orders, or actions by a person
or organisation which are disrespectful to the Parliament. This Committee
usually only convenes when it has a matter of privilege to consider.
Terms
of Reference
(Section
18 of the Standing Orders)
(1)
A Committee of Privileges to consist of five Members shall be appointed
at the commencement of each Assembly or at such other time as the Assembly
may decide, to inquire into and report upon complaints of breach of privilege
which may be referred to it by the Assembly and such committee shall have
power to sit during any adjournment.
(2)
The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records,
to adjourn from place to place, to meet and transact business in public
or private session and to sit during any adjournment of the Assembly.
(3)
The Committee or a subcommittee be empowered to consider the minutes of
proceedings, evidence taken and records of similar committees established
in previous Assemblies.
Membership
of Committee
Contact Details
Mr Ian McNeill,
Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
Telephone: (08) 8946 1450
Fax: (08) 8941 2567
Email: ian.mcneill@nt.gov.au
