Selection Committee (Australia) Explained

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Selection Committee
Legislature:47th Parliament of Australia
Coa Pic:Coat of Arms of Australia.svg
House Type:Standing Committee
Body:Australian House of Representatives
Leader1 Type:Speaker (Chair)
Leader1:Milton Dick
Party1:Labor
Election1:26 July 2022
Members:14
Political Groups1:



Meeting Place:Parliament House
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Australia

The Selection Committee is a committee of the Australian House of Representatives responsible for determining the program of private members business in the House of Representatives.[1] The committee is governed by Standing Order 222 and consists of fourteen members, eight government members and six non-government members. The Speaker is chair of the committee ex officio. The Deputy Speaker can substitute for the Speaker in his absence.[2]

Membership

47th Parliament

In the 47th parliament (July 2022 – present), the membership of the committee is the following:[3]

Member Party ! Electorate
Milton Dick (chair) Division of Oxley, Queensland
Division of Brisbane, Queensland
Division of Cunningham, New South Wales
Division of Parkes, New South Wales
Division of Macarthur, New South Wales
Division of Chisholm, Victoria
Division of Durack, Western Australia
Division of Grey, South Australia
Division of Pearce, Western Australia
Division of Lalor, Victoria
Division of Mayo, South Australia
Division of Bean, Australian Capital Territory
Division of Werriwa, New South Wales
Division of Forde, Queensland
The Deputy Speaker can substitute for the Speaker in his absence:
Member Party ! Electorate - Division of Newcastle, New South Wales

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Role of the Committee. 9 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Standing Orders Chapter 16. 8 March 2024.
  3. Web site: Petitions Committee Membership. 9 March 2024.