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Parliament Act 2025

Clerk and Office of the Clerk - Clerk - Appointment, functions, duties, powers, and delegations

101: Appointment of Clerk

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"The Governor-General chooses a Clerk with the Speaker's help."

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The Governor-General appoints a Clerk of the House of Representatives. You find out who gets this job when the Speaker recommends someone. The Speaker must talk to the leaders of parties in the House of Representatives before making a recommendation. They can also talk to other members if they think it's a good idea. This rule does not apply after a general election. You can compare this to the 1986 legislation for more information.

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Part 5Clerk and Office of the Clerk
Clerk: Appointment, functions, duties, powers, and delegations

101Appointment of Clerk

  1. The Governor-General must, on the recommendation of the Speaker, appoint a Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  2. Before making a recommendation, the Speaker must consult—

  3. the leader of each party that is represented in the House of Representatives; and
    1. any other members who the Speaker considers it desirable to consult.

      1. This section does not apply during the period following a general election.

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