Preliminary Pages
Foreword
Procedural reforms implemented at the beginning of the 43rd
Parliament have now been in place for over a year. This short report by the
Procedure Committee looks specifically at reforms relating to the House
committee system and captures some of the features, opportunities and
challenges associated with the first year of their implementation.
The review suggests that reforms to the operation of House
and joint committees have generally been embraced enthusiastically by Members,
though there are some aspects the Committee has highlighted as warranting
further consideration.
The Committee will continue to seek feedback from Members
and collect information about the impact of the reforms on Members’ ability to
perform their committee duties as effectively as they would wish.
Julie Owens MP
Chair