Committee guidelines

The Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation examines the technical qualities of all legislative instruments to assess whether they comply with the committee's scrutiny principles, which are set out in Senate standing order 23(3).

The committee has prepared guidelines to assist people working with the committee as to the committee's role and expectations. Please note that these guidelines are intended as a guide only and are not meant to be definitive.

Last updated: July 2024.

Committee guidelines (PDF 685KB)

About this committee

The Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation assesses delegated legislation against a set of scrutiny principles that focus on compliance with statutory requirements, the protection of individual rights and liberties, and principles of parliamentary oversight.

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Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 62773066
sdlc.sen@aph.gov.au