Proceedings of the Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament

Formerly: The Committee on Privileges, Standing Rules and Orders

Issue 1 - Order of Reference

Rule 86(1)(f):

The Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, composed of fifteen members, four of whom shall constitute a quorum, which is empowered

(i) on its own initiative to propose, from time to time, amendments to the rules for consideration by the Senate;

(ii) upon a reference from the Senate, to examine and, if required, report on any question of privilege; and

(iii) to consider the orders and customs of the Senate and privileges of Parliament.