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Standing Committee on Constitutional Affairs (1989 - 2001)

Legislative Council

Title & summary Status
No inquiries
Report No Title Date tabled Related documents
62 A Petition Objecting to the Practice of Landfilling with Demolition Waste in the Area of Bird and Jackson Roads in Mundijong: Part 29 Jan 2001
61 Rural Business Development Corporation Bill 200023 Nov 2000
60 First Home Owner Grant Amendment Bill 200016 Nov 2000
59 A Petition Requesting Action to Cut Fuel Costs14 Nov 2000
58 Electronic Transaction Bill 20007 Nov 2000
57 Acts Amendment (Australian Datum) Bill 200010 Oct 2000
56 Overview of Petitions August 1999 - August 20007 Sep 2000
55 A Petition Opposing the Closure of the Swimming Pool at Yanchep National Park1 Aug 2000
54 A Petition requesting the Suspension of the Joint Venture Tender Process and Community Consultation with Respect to the Leighton Marshalling Yards Redevelopment14 Jul 2000
53 Dairy Industry and Herd Improvement Legislation Repeal Bill 200020 Jun 2000
52 Denmark Agricultural School - Requesting the retention of the buildings which have housed the school since the 1940's23 May 2000
51 First Home Owner Grant Bill 200023 May 2000
50 A Report in relation to A Petition into Homeswest and the Department of Land Administration Policies: Opposing the proposed subdivision of land owned by Homeswest in Spencer Park Albany2 May 2000
49 Correction to Report 38: A Seminar on the Role of Parliaments in Treaty Making: Canberra June 24 and 25 19992 May 2000
48 A Petition requesting that Community Based Midwifery be included in State Health Services14 Dec 1999
47 A Petition Regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder7 Dec 1999
46 The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Western Australia) Bill 19997 Dec 1999
45 The New Tax System Price Exploitation Code (Western Australia) Bill 1999 and the New Tax System Price Exploitation Code (Taxing) Bill 199923 Nov 1999
44 The Financial Relations Agreement (Consequential Provisions) Bill 1999 and the State Entities (Payments) Bill 199923 Nov 1999
43 Standing Order 134 Concerning a Petition Regarding Issues of Community Concern in Regard to the City of Albany28 Oct 1999
42 Prisoners (International Transfer) Bill 199913 Oct 1999
41 Overview of Petitions August 1998 - August 199914 Sep 1999
40 A Petition Opposing the Potential for Serious Road Accidents at the Bunbury Highways Junctions26 Jul 1999
39 A Petition Requesting the Legislative Council to Enquire into the City of Perth's Ownership of Lot 17 Mindarie/Tamala Park26 Jul 1999
38 A Seminar on the Role of Parliaments in Treaty Making Canberra 24 and 25 June 199926 Jul 1999
37 A Petition objecting to the practice of landfilling with demolition waste in the area of Bird and Jackson Roads in Mundijong1 Jul 1999
36 Report in relation to a Petition to Preserve Swanbourne Village by Opposing the Metropolitan Region Scheme Amendment No.982/33 - Regional Roads (Part 3)22 Jun 1999
35 Report in relation to a Petition regarding the actions of the City of Fremantle concerning Ocean View Lodge26 May 1999
34 Report in relation to Commonwealth Places (Mirror Taxes Administration) Bill 199825 May 1999
33 A report in relation to a Petiton Requesting the Successful Establishment of a Tidal Power Project in Doctor's Creek at Derby13 May 1999
32 In relation to the Crimes at Sea Bill 1999 and Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement4 May 1999
31 Report in relation to a Petition regarding Debt Imposition on Local Government Authorities for Meat Inspection Fees18 Dec 1998
30 Overview of Petitions: March 1997 - August 19988 Dec 1998
29 Report in relation to the Friendly Societies (Western Australia) Bill 1998 and Friendly Societies (Taxing) Bill 199818 Nov 1998
28 Report in relation to the Gas Pipelines Access (Western Australia) Bill 199812 Nov 1998
27 Report in relation to the Dangerous Goods (Transport) Bill 1998 and the Dangerous Goods (Transport) (Consequential Provisions) Bill 199813 Oct 1998
26 Report in relation to the Government Railways (Access) Bill 199815 Sep 1998
25 Rail Safety Bill 199823 Jun 1998
24 Report into a Petition Regarding the Funding and Care Provided to People with Acquired Brain Injury23 Jun 1998
23 Report in relation to Petitions Regarding Voluntary Euthanasia9 Jun 1998
22 Report in relation to the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 1998 and Acts Repeal and Amendment (Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration) Bill 199827 May 1998
21 Report in relation to Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill (No. 2) 19971 Apr 1998
20 Report in relation to a Petition Regarding the Application for Registration as a Painter Under the Painters' Registration Act 1961 of James Allison17 Mar 1998
19 Report in relation to Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill 199716 Oct 1997
18 Overview of Petitions: March 1996 - November 199611 Jul 1997
17 Report in relation to a Petition regarding Hardship due to the Formerly Rare and Endangered Plant Acacia Guinetti12 Nov 1996
16 Report in relation to a Petition regarding the Effect of Soil Conservation Policy on Clearing Controls and Remnant Vegetation Management17 Oct 1996
15 Overview of Petitions: March 1995 - March 199626 Sep 1996
14 Report in relation to a Petition Objecting to the Government's Decision to Restrict the Use by Pensioners of their Free Westrail Entitlement During Holiday Periods4 Sep 1996
13 Report in relation to a Petition Concerning Compulsory Connection to the Sewerage System27 Jun 1996
12 Report in relation to a Petition Regarding the Swan Valley and Whiteman Park20 Jun 1996
11 Report in relation to the Electronic Availability of Statutes20 Jun 1996
10 Report in relation to a Petition regarding the Port Kennedy Development25 May 1995
9 Overview of Petitions: May 1994 - December 199415 Dec 1994
8 Overview of Petitions: June 1993 - March 199429 Jun 1994
7 Report in relation to a Petition Concerning the Town of Wittenoom13 Apr 1994
6 Report in relation to a Petition concerning the Export of Iron Ore through Esperance13 Apr 1994
5 Report in relation to a Petition requesting the Ban on the use of Fishing Nets (Other than Prawn Drag Nets and Throw Nets) for Recreational Fishing in the Pilbara Region and the Phasing Out of Certain Professional Licence Endorsements16 Dec 1993
4 Report in relation to a Petition requesting the Legislative Council to Investigate whether the Proposed Dissolution of the City of Perth Contravenes the Constitution Act 1889 or any other Act or Statute2 Dec 1993
3 Second Interim Report on Alleged Links Between Government Agencies and the Failed Western Women Group2 Dec 1993
2 Interim Report on its Inquiry into Links Between Government Agencies and the Failed Western Women Group4 Nov 1992
1 Report in relation to a Petition Seeking Legislation on Various Aspects of Substantive Law and Procedural Law Relating to Sex Offences against Children24 Oct 1991
Purpose of undertakings

When the Committee finds an issue in delegated legislation, it may request an undertaking from the relevant local government or Minister to fix the issue (for example, by amending the delegated legislation).

A person or body giving an undertaking commits to do certain actions within a certain timeframe, for example to:

  • amend delegated legislation within a certain timeframe (usually 6 months) and not enforce it in the meantime;
  • provide a copy of the undertakings wherever the delegated legislation is publicly available (such as at a local government office or on a website);
  • provide a copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the council of a local government resolved to provide an undertaking.

Giving an undertaking to a Parliamentary Committee is a serious matter. A failure to comply with an undertaking may be reported to the Legislative Council for further action.

Title & summary Status
No proceedings

Change to usual petitions process ahead of the 2025 State election

Parliament will end at some point this year ahead of next year’s State election. (This is called ‘prorogation’.)
When that happens, all petitions under consideration will lapse.
The Committee will not have time to complete its inquiries into all current petitions before then.
We will let principal petitioners know if their petition will be affected.
Lapsed petitions can be tabled again in the new Parliament with just one signature, and the normal process can then recommence.