Legal challenge warning over Senate inquiry into Queensland Government

There could be a legal challenge to the wide-ranging Senate committee established into the Queensland Government if senators try to compel politicians to give evidence, a leading constitutional law expert says.

The Palmer United Party, Labor and the Greens have combined to set up the six-month select committee into Premier Campbell Newman's administration.

The inquiry has broad terms of reference to look into, among other things, the use of Commonwealth funds and development and environmental approvals, including for coal seam gas projects.

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There could be a legal challenge to the wide-ranging Senate committee established into the Queensland Government if senators try to compel politicians to give evidence, a leading constitutional law expert says.

The Palmer United Party, Labor and the Greens have combined to set up the six-month select committee into Premier Campbell Newman's administration.

The inquiry has broad terms of reference to look into, among other things, the use of Commonwealth funds and development and environmental approvals, including for coal seam gas projects.