Inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber

On 28 August 2025, the Committee agreed to an inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber.

The Committee will examine 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

About this inquiry

On 28 August 2025, the Committee agreed to an inquiry into disrespectful behaviour towards other members in the Chamber. 

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