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Parliament Bill

Parliamentary security

165: Speaker’s authority not affected

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"The Speaker is still in charge"

The proposed new law adds to the Speaker's existing authority. You know the Speaker is in charge of the parliamentary precincts. This new law does not change the Speaker's authority, which is set out in sections 55 and 56, and the rules of the House of Representatives.

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Government and voting > Government departments

164: Meaning of specified offence, or

"What is a specified offence in the parliamentary area?"

166: Where parliamentary security officers’ powers and duties may be exercised or performed, or

"Where security officers can work at Parliament and other meeting places"

Part 7Parliamentary security

165Speaker’s authority not affected

The powers in this Part are in addition to, and do not derogate from, the Speaker’s authority over the parliamentary precincts in accordance with sections 55 and 56 and the rules and practice of the House of Representatives.