Al-Rawi temporarily removed from Senate’s Privileges Committee

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KAY-MARIE FLETCHERJournalist at Guardian

May 13, 2026

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Al-Rawi temporarily removed from Senate’s Privileges Committee

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Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi has been temporarily removed from the Senate’s Privileges Committee pending the outcome of the investigation involving himself and fellow Opposition Senator Janelle John-Bates.

Senator Al-Rawi was one of three members replaced on the Committee.

Confirmation came yesterday from Senate President Wade Mark, who sits as the Senate Privileges Committee’s chairman.

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