Standing Order 75 of the House of Representatives states:
- There shall be referred to the Committee of Privileges any matter which appears to affect the powers or privileges of the House, and it shall be the duty of the Committee to consider any matter so referred and to report thereon to the House.
- The Speaker shall be a Member, and the Chairman, of the Committee of Privileges.
- The Committee of Privileges shall consist of not less than six, and not more than ten, Members inclusive of the Chairman.