Parliamentary and government information

Parliamentary Committees play an essential role in the parliamentary system by:

• investigating public policy issues
• reviewing proposed legislation or existing areas of law
• providing oversight of administrative and public sector organisations.

Typically, each house of parliament will have its committees — though there are joint committees including members from both houses — and in many instances, committee members will come from a range of political parties. 

Accessing Committee information:

• Work of Committees (Queensland Parliament)​
• Inquiries (Parliament of Queensland)​
• Committees of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia

For further information on parliamentary committees see What is a Parliamentary Committee? published by Queensland Parliament.

See also Infosheet 4 - Committees by Commonwealth of Australia Parliament.