Public hearing for question time inquiry

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Procedure is holding a public hearing as part of its inquiry examining the practices and procedures relating to question time in the House.

Chair of the committee, Ross Vasta said the committee would hold a public hearing by teleconference tomorrow, June 4.

“This is the first of the committee’s public hearings into this inquiry,” Mr Vasta said.

“I’m really looking forward to the feedback and looking into ways we can make it easier for people to engage with question time and be part of the process.”

Deputy chair of the committee Milton Dick said the committee would hear from a range of witnesses about how question time could be improved.

The committee has received more than 40 submissions and has conducted surveys to seek suggestions from the public and from Members on the rules and conventions around question time and opportunities for change.

At the conclusion of its inquiry, the committee will make recommendations to the House for its consideration. Further information about the inquiry is available on the committee’s website.

Public hearing details

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2020
Time: 11am to 3.45pm
Location: Teleconference

Indicative times:
11am – 12 noon: Mr Harry Jenkins
1pm – 2pm: Ms Anna Burke
2pm –2.45pm: Professor Colleen Lewis
3pm–3.45pm: Accountability Roundtable
3.45pm: Close

The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

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