Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests
The Standing Committee of Privileges and Members' Interests is a committee of the Australian House of Representatives responsible for the consideration of documents presented to the House of Representatives. The committee is governed by Standing Order 216 and consists of thirteen members, one member nominated by the Leader of the House, another member nominated by the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and eleven other members. The chair is appointed by the Prime Minister and the deputy chair by the Leader of the Opposition under Standing Order 232.