Raising the Standard

REPORT - July 2023

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Contents

Foreword

Abbreviations

Members

Terms of reference

List of recommendations

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements
Scope of the inquiry
Structure of the report

Chapter 2 - Background to the inquiry

Set the Standard report

Chapter 3 - Everyday respect in the Chamber (Recommendation 10)

Language and behaviour
Sanctions
Awareness, guidance materials and training

Chapter 4 - Sitting calendar and order of business (Recommendation 27)

Sittings of the House
A question of balance
Gathering further feedback
Committee comments

Chapter 5 - Other potential changes to improve safety and respect

Debating and scrutinising matters related to gender equality, diversity and social inclusion
Mandating diversity requirements
Gender-neutral language

Recommendation 5
Recommendation 6

A. Submissions

B. Public hearings and witnesses

C. List of additional documents

D. References to offensive or unparliamentary language in other jurisdictions

E. Sanctions for disorder in other jurisdictions

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