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Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
Using the Bill Introduced date fields will allow you to search bills by the date they were introduced into Parliament. Clicking the 'Bill Introduced (From)' and 'Bill Introduced (To)' fields displays a calendar. Alternatively select date by typing into these fields in the format 'dd/mm/yyyy'. Bill ...
About Parliament – Parliament of Australia
Note: Information about the legal framework for these four departments is contained in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 Publications and policies. There are a number of publications that explain the work of the Parliament, and the various practices and procedures of the chambers, as well as policies about the workings of Parliament House.
The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
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The Mabo decision – Parliament of Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following contains the names, voices, and images of deceased persons. Each year Mabo Day is celebrated across Australia on 3 June, as part of National Reconciliation Week, honouring Mer …
Parliament Explained Democracy – Parliament of Australia
Thursday, 16 June 2022 in . What is democracy? Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule).
So when is the next federal election? A quick guide
Oct 5, 2024 · Minimum # of days Maximum # of days; Expiry or dissolution of Parliament The House of Representatives expires 3 years after its first meeting but can be dissolved earlier (section 28, Constitution).: Election announcement No fixed time.: Issue of writs Writs are issued within 10 days of the expiry of the House of Representatives or within 10 days of the proclamation of a dissolution of the ...
Womens Suffrage in Australia – Parliament of Australia
Every voice counts. The Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 granted people the right to vote in federal elections for both Houses of Parliament irrespective of gender, marital status or property ownership.The Franchise Act was fundamental to the establishment of Australia’s representative parliament and its global reputation as a champion of equality. . …
Infosheet 13 - The Constitution - Parliament of Australia
Powers of the Parliament. The matters on which the Commonwealth can make laws.The federal Parliament can make laws only on certain matters. These include: international and inter-state trade; foreign affairs; defence; immigration; taxation; banking; insurance; marriage and divorce; currency and weights and measures; post and telecommunications; and invalid …
Senators and Members – Parliament of Australia
151 members. Who is a Member? 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.