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Committee of the Whole House

Committee of the Whole House. Louise Vickerman Senior Parliamentary Officer (Table). Committee of the Whole House. What is committee of the whole house? What are its powers?. Amendments. Rules for lodging No limit on number that can be lodged

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Committee of the Whole House

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  1. Committee of the Whole House Louise Vickerman Senior Parliamentary Officer (Table)

  2. Committee of the Whole House What is committee of the whole house? What are its powers?

  3. Amendments • Rules for lodging • No limit on number that can be lodged • Must be relevant, consistent with bill’s principles and objectives

  4. Amendments ruled out of order • Outside scope of the bill • Inconsistent with previous decisions • Omnibus in nature • Frivolous, vague, lacking form • Seek to amend agreements / treaties • Should be dealt with by private or local legislation

  5. Royal assent • Signed by the Governor-General • Becomes law (may come into force at later date) • Parliamentary Counsel Office prepares statute copy

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