So you've told your story to a committee by making a submission and giving evidence at a hearing, what can you expect from the committee at this stage?
In Committees – June 2019
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work… Lots of new inquiries mean opportunities to have your say on battery cages for chickens, music festivals, Northern Beaches hospital and 3 new bills before the House.
Getting THE call – how to be an effective witness
Received an invitation to appear before a committee at a public hearing? Read our guide on how to be an effective witness.
In the House – Wednesday 5 June 2019
On Wednesday the House agreed to the Budget Estimates 2019-2020 timetable for initial hearings and considered the Ageing and Disability Commissioner Bill 2019 in committee of the whole. Ms Jackson also gave her first speech.
The evidence is in – how to write an effective submission
Last week we discussed how you can participate in committee inquiries and the importance of gathering evidence. So now you know that submissions are one of the most important ways that Parliamentary committees receive evidence, the big question is… What makes an effective submission and how do I write one? An effective submission captures the … Continue reading The evidence is in – how to write an effective submission
In the House – Tuesday 28 May
Membership of committees confirmed, two new members sworn in, first speeches given by three new members, and the first referral of a bill in this Parliament to a committee.
How you can participate in committee inquiries
Find out how you can have your say in the parliamentary process.
How inquiries are established
Ever wondered how to initiate an inquiry into an issue that you care about? Today's post will answer all your questions.
How committees are established
This post summarises recent changes to the committee system for the 57th Parliament. We focus on the process for establishing committees, determining their membership and appointing chairs and deputy chairs.
Continuity and change in committees
On Wednesday 9 May 2019, the second sitting day of the 57th Parliament, the House established 16 new committees for the life of the Parliament. In addition, the House adopted some significant changes to the Legislative Council's committee system. Some of these changes were discussed in the last post about sessional orders, such as having a … Continue reading Continuity and change in committees