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Frequently asked questions - Committees

What is a Parliamentary Committee?

A parliamentary committee is a small group of members of parliament who consider legislation and matters of public importance on behalf of the Parliament.

This information is about committees of the upper house of parliament, the Legislative Council (Council). The Legislative Assembly also operates its own committees, and much of the information contained in this FAQ also applies to those committees.

There are usually between four and eight members on a committee. The Council decides which members will be assigned to a committee. This usually happens following an election.

The Council operates a number of committees that review legislation in addition to financial and inquiry focussed committees.

The functions of each committee are set out in the Legislative Council Standing Orders.