Committees

Legislative Council Privileges Committee

The Privileges Committee examines and reports to the Legislative Council on possible breaches of parliamentary privilege and contempts of parliament. 

On referral from the President, the Committee may also investigate alleged breaches of Part 3 and Part 4 of the Members of Parliament (Standards) Act 1978.

The Committee also receives and tables certain reports transmitted to it by the Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Commission relating to MPs.

The 60th Parliament expired on 3 November 2026. A general election will be held on 28 November 2026. All Committees of the 60th Parliament ceased to exist on 3 November 2026, and any incomplete inquiries lapsed from that date. New Committees will be established in the 61st Parliament. For further information, please contact the Committee Services Office on 03-8682-2800 or cso@parliament.vic.gov.au.