Standing Committees
The House has a two types of standing committees:
- investigative — inquiries on matters of public policy or government administration. They usually match the portfolios of the Government. e.g. Education and Vocational Training
- domestic or internal — operation of the House. e.g. Procedure, Privileges, Members' Interests
Under the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives, standing committees are appointed for the life of the Parliament.
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