Research – Parliament of Australia
WEBIf you need assistance navigating or want tailored information, speak to one of our specialists now. Our expert researchers provide bespoke confidential and impartial research and analysis for parliamentarians, parliamentary committees, and their staff. We also produce a range of research publications on topics relevant to Parliament, and ...
Home – Parliament of Australia
WEBExplore how the Australian Parliament and our system of government works. Parliamentary Budget Office releases Budget Explainer, Dividend imputation and franking credits. Visit the About the House News page for House Review, ATH TV, committee updates and more. The 2024-25 Budget was presented by the Government on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
Parliament Explained Democracy – Parliament of Australia
WEBJun 16, 2022 · Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule). In a democracy, the people have the power to participate in decision-making, such as voting at elections. Each democracy is unique and works in different ways. In Australia, citizens choose representatives ...
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.
Parliament Explained Federation – Parliament of Australia
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when six British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process is known as Federation. Watch this video to learn how Australians joined together to form a new nation. The path to Federation.
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.
Delegated legislation – Parliament of Australia
WEBDelegated (also known as subordinate) legislation is legislation made not directly by an Act of the Parliament, but under the authority of an Act of the Parliament. Parliament has regularly and extensively delegated to the Executive Government limited power to make certain regulations under Acts. Other forms of delegated legislative authority ...
Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
WEBNational Health Amendment (Technical Changes to Av... 19 September 24. Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Cost... 19 September 24. Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuati... 19 September 24. Blayney Gold Mine Bill 2024. 18 September 24. Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023.
No. 10 - The Role of the Senate – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Senate fulfils its role as a check on government by scrutinising bills, delegated legislation, government administration, and government policy in general. It does this by way of procedures utilised in the Senate chamber itself and through the operation of the Senate committee system. In 1948 the Parliament adopted a system of proportional ...
Infosheet 23 - Basic legal expressions - Parliament of Australia
WEBParliamentary sovereignty. In Australia this concept is taken to mean that parliament has the right to make, amend or repeal any law—within the limits of the Constitution. Parliament cannot make a law that a future parliament cannot change and, in general, parliament takes priority over the executive and judicial arms of government.