In the House - October 13 sitting

In the House – Wednesday 13 October 2021

On Wednesday 13 October, Private Members' Day, four bills were introduced in the Legislative Council. Interspersed between 13 orders for papers and one other motion, members introduced bills addressing the funding independence of ICAC and other integrity bodies; the operation of animal breeding businesses; the public display of Nazi symbols; and an amendment to the … Continue reading In the House – Wednesday 13 October 2021

A balance to members’ freedom of speech: Citizen’s right of reply

Freedom of speech – the right to freedom of opinion and expression – is a fundamental universal human right. But what does it mean within the parliamentary context?  Freedom of speech allows Legislative Council members to speak freely during proceedings in the House or in a committee, without fear of prosecution or being sued for … Continue reading A balance to members’ freedom of speech: Citizen’s right of reply