Previous editions

The first five editions of The House of Representatives Practice are available in searchable PDF format.

1st edition – Published 1981 

Editor: J. A. Pettifer C.B.E., Clerk of the House of Representatives
Assistant editors: A. R. Browning, First Clerk Assistant; J. K. Porter, Senior Parliamentary Officer

2nd edition – Published 1989

Editor: A. R. Browning, Clerk of the House of Representatives
Assistant editors: B. C. Wright, Clerk Assistant (Procedure); P. E. Fowler, Parliamentary Officer (Procedure Office)

3rd edition – Published 1997

Editor: L. M. Barlin, Clerk of the House of Representatives
Assistant editors: B. C. Wright, First Clerk Assistant; P. E. Fowler, Senior Parliamentary Officer (Procedure Office)

4th edition – Published 2001

Editor: I. C. Harris, Clerk of the House of Representatives
Assistant editors: P. E. Fowler, Senior Parliamentary Officer (Procedure Office); B. C. Wright, Deputy Clerk

5th edition - Published 2005

Editor: I. C. Harris, Clerk of the House of Representatives
Assistant editors: P. E. Fowler, Senior Parliamentary Officer (Procedure Office); B. C. Wright, Deputy Clerk