Terms of Reference

On 28 August 2025, the committee agreed to an inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber. The following terms of reference were adopted:

To inquire into and report on approaches to address disrespectful behaviour in the Chamber, in particular:

  • The impact of any change to the standing orders;
  • The preferred wording of any change to the standing orders;
  • Other avenues to address disrespectful behaviour in the Chamber, including approaches taken in other parliaments.
 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Standing Committee on Procedure
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4676
Procedure.Committee.Reps@aph.gov.au