What are Parliamentary Committees?

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A short introduction to Parliamentary Committees in Queensland.
This video introduces Parliamentary committees and outlines their role and importance in Queensland Parliament. This resource would suit students beginning to learn about Parliamentary Committees in Queensland.

Student Questions:
1. Recall the responsibilities of Committees in the Queensland Parliament
2. Explain the value of Parliamentary Committees in a unicameral system.
3. Explain how Parliamentary Committees involve citizens in law reform.
4. Visit “What is a Parliamentary Committee” and summarise the main reasons that committees are important (link below).
5. List the current committees by visiting the Committees webpage (link below).
6. Research historical committees and the changes to the Committee system following the enactment of the Parliament of Queensland (Reform and Modernisation) Amendment Act 2011

Links -
4 - https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/wor...
5 - https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/wor...

Teacher Resource for this video with suggested activities available here: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Vis...

Related Syllabus Content:
ACHCK079
How and why individuals and groups, including religious groups, participate in and contribute to civic life
ACHCS098
Account for different interpretations and points of view
ACHASSK146
exploring how bills are debated and scrutinised (for example, the role of parliamentary committees and the ability of citizens to make submissions to these committees)

Legal Studies (Qld)
Unit 3: Topic 1: Governance in Australia
Unit 3: Topic 2: Law reform within a dynamic society

For more information please visit: https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/