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The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
WEBShort title. Act to extend to the Queen's successors. Proclamation of Commonwealth. Commencement of Act. Operation of the Constitution and laws. Definitions. Repeal of Federal Council Act. Application of Colonial Boundaries Act. Constitution.
Members – Parliament of Australia
WEBMembers. The House of Representatives has 151 Members, each representing one geographic area of Australia. Members are elected for a 3 year term and when in parliament take part in debate on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of the people in their electorate.
House of Representatives – Parliament of Australia
WEBPowers, practice and procedure. If you would like to learn more about how the House of Representatives operates, how bills are made, and what happens on a sitting day, there are a number of documents that will help you understand. In addition to guidance on House operations there are resources for more detailed research and education on the ...
Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
WEBWATCH LIVE 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM AEST. Wednesday 18 September 2024. Schedule of Proceedings. Watch on YouTube @AUSParliamentLive or ParlView. Today. later. 18/09/2024. 8:15AM - 9:00AM AEST. Joint Standing Committee, Implementation of the National Redress Scheme (Inquiry into the operation of the National Redress Scheme) Live.
Senate – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Senate is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament. It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories. It shares the power to make laws with the other House of the Parliament, the House of Representatives.
This week in the House – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Federation Chamber is also expected to meet on Monday (10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm), Tuesday (from 4 pm to 7.30 pm), Wednesday (from 9.30 am to 1 pm and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm) and on Thursday (from 9.30 am to approximately 1.00 pm). For details about House and Federation Chamber standard hours see the order of business ...
About Parliament – Parliament of Australia
WEBIn 1901 the Australian Constitution established the Australian Parliament, also known as the federal Parliament or the Commonwealth Parliament. The Australian Parliament has four main roles: Making and changing federal laws. Representing the people of Australia. Providing a place where government is formed. LEARN MORE.
About the House of Representatives – Parliament of Australia
WEBFunctions. Makes laws—The House's central function and the one which takes up most of its time is the consideration and passing of new laws and amendments or changes to existing laws.Any Member can introduce a proposed law (bill) but most are introduced by the Government. To become law, bills must be passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Visit Parliament – Parliament of Australia
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