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Select Committees

Bring in the usual suspects - Guidelines for good practice

About the course

This practical half-day day workshop includes a mix of information about the process, the obligations of managers and advisers, and practical advice to assist performance.

Attention is given to understanding Parliament and the select committee process including protocols and legislative requirements. Attention will also be given to identify the skills appropriate to managing the engagement with the Committee with an opportunity to practice those skills.

The workshop will blend formal learning with discussion and practical exercises. A Select Committee Secretary from the Office of the Clerk of The House will join the workshop for a short question and answer session.

For

Those who require an understanding of the Select Committee process and those who are presenting to a Select Committee.

Workshop Outcomes

Upon completion of the workshop participants should be able to:

Have a sound grasp of the select committee proces
Understand the constitutional role of select committees
Be able to articulate the role, responsibilities and obligation placed on public servants advising committees
Have a clear understanding of the boundaries between serving the Minister and assisting the committee
Understand the roles of key players as they relate to advising on Government Bills

Topics

Review of select committee process
Obligations on public servants
Briefing on agency-specific legislative issues
Agency requirements
Tensions between assisting the Committee and serving the Government of the day
What to expect from the Chair and the members

Recent participants say

"Easy to listen to, very knowledgeable, good stuff"
"Good vast experience, open to question and comment"
"Well prepared, very experienced, helpful real examples"