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The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
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Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
Question Time is when Parliament scrutinises the work of the government. It usually starts at 2:00pm on sitting days and is an occasion of special interest. Question Time for the House of Representatives and Senate is now available as a podcast series …
Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
Parliament LIVE. Watch Parliament LIVE on YouTube. Watch the House of Representatives and Senate proceedings from the Chambers LIVE on YouTube. Watch or listen to Question Time
House Daily Program – Parliament of Australia
The Daily Program. The Daily Program is available about an hour before the House sits and lists the expected business the House will deal with that day.
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.
Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
More on bills Passage of legislation. One of the main roles of the Australian Parliament is to make laws for the people of Australia. Learn more about each step of the law-making process with our passage of legislation website.. Bills and committees
Members – Parliament of Australia
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.
Live Minutes – Parliament of Australia
11 SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS MOVED. Mr Fletcher (Manager of Opposition Business) moved—That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent the Manager of Opposition Business moving the following motion immediately:. That this House expresses its strong disapproval of this Government’s contempt for good parliamentary process in bringing on ...
News & Events – Parliament of Australia
Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce. In accordance with recommendation 2 of Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (the Jenkins Report), a Parliamentary Leadership Taskforce has been established to oversee the implementation of the Report’s recommendations.