CPA Parliamentary Academy
Parliament

Parliament of Western Australia

Hon. Michelle Hopkins Roberts, MLA, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Joint CPA Western Australia Branch President
Parliament of Western Australia cpawa@parliament.wa.gov.au
Hon. Alanna Therese Clohesy, MLC, President of the Legislative Council
Joint CPA Western Australia Branch President
Parliament of Western Australia cpawa@parliament.wa.gov.au
Sam Hastings, Clerk of the Legislative Council and Clerk of the Parliaments
CPA Western Australia Branch Secretary
Parliament of Western Australia cpawa@parliament.wa.gov.au

Joined the Commonwealth: 29 April 1949

CPA Branch formed: 19 November 1926

Unicameral/Bicameral: Bicameral – Legislative Assembly (59), Legislative Council (36)

Parliament/Legislature website: Parliament of Western Australia

Standing Orders: Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council


Committees:

  • Number of Departmental/Ministry Oversight Committees: Legislative Assembly – 4, Legislative Council - 3
  • Number of Joint Committees (if bicameral): 4
  • Names of House Management (such as Privileges or Procedure) Committees: Procedure and Privileges Committee (in both houses) 

Articles in The Parliamentarian (2015 to present)

Key Facts

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Population
2,450,000
CPA Branch Formed
01 Jan 1926
Voting Age
18
First Parliament
30 Dec 1890
Seat of Parliament
Perth