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Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
Joint Standing Committee, Treaties (Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion) Live
The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
Legislative powers of the Parliament. Exclusive powers of the Parliament. Powers of the Houses in respect of legislation. Appropriation Bills. Tax Bill. Recommendation of money votes. Disagreement between the Houses. Royal assent to Bills Recommendations by Governor-General. Disallowance by the Queen.
About Parliament – Parliament of Australia
In 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. Keeping a check on the work of the ...
Members – Parliament of Australia
Members. 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 …
News & Events – Parliament of Australia
House of Representatives. News about the House of Representatives and its committees, including bills under discussion, issues raised by private members, video of question time in the House and interviews with Members on topical issues can be accessed here. About the House News. About the House TV. Seminar Program.
About the House of Representatives – Parliament of Australia
Functions. 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.
Senators and Members – Parliament of Australia
Senators and Members individually decide their preferred web based contact method. To contact your Senator or Member first find their home page using the below search tool. Their home page will contain their contact details and best method of contacting them. Alternatively you can view a list of Senators or a list of Members.
Live Minutes – Parliament of Australia
The official record of proceedings is the Votes and Proceedings. This site is updated every five minutes when the House is sitting. Regular refreshing of your screen will provide the latest proceedings through the day. Draft minutes are also available for the Federation Chamber.
Work of the Parliament – Parliament of Australia
Roles. In 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.