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What is the term used for the house where legislation is first introduced?
What is the term used for the house where legislation is first introduced?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the legislative process?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the legislative process?
After a bill receives Royal Assent, what is the next step in the legislative process?
After a bill receives Royal Assent, what is the next step in the legislative process?
What identifies the year a legislation received Royal Assent in its title?
What identifies the year a legislation received Royal Assent in its title?
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Which of the following accurately describes the Bicameral Parliaments?
Which of the following accurately describes the Bicameral Parliaments?
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Where can you typically find a copy of a specific Act, such as the Spam Act 2003?
Where can you typically find a copy of a specific Act, such as the Spam Act 2003?
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What represents the King's representative in the legislative process?
What represents the King's representative in the legislative process?
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Which is a characteristic of the Senate in the legislative context of Australia?
Which is a characteristic of the Senate in the legislative context of Australia?
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Legislation can only be introduced in the lower house of bicameral parliaments.
Legislation can only be introduced in the lower house of bicameral parliaments.
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The House of Origin is where a bill is first reviewed.
The House of Origin is where a bill is first reviewed.
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Royal Assent is a step in the legislative process where a bill is approved by the King's representative.
Royal Assent is a step in the legislative process where a bill is approved by the King's representative.
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All Australian states have a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council.
All Australian states have a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council.
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The Spam Act is an example of legislation that received Royal Assent in 2003.
The Spam Act is an example of legislation that received Royal Assent in 2003.
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The Commencement stage marks the point at which an Act begins to operate as law.
The Commencement stage marks the point at which an Act begins to operate as law.
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Legislation names in Australia do not require the inclusion of the jurisdiction abbreviation.
Legislation names in Australia do not require the inclusion of the jurisdiction abbreviation.
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One can find copies of legislation such as the Spam Act through internet resources like austlii.edu.au.
One can find copies of legislation such as the Spam Act through internet resources like austlii.edu.au.
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What is the significance of the Royal Assent in the legislative process?
What is the significance of the Royal Assent in the legislative process?
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Describe the roles of the House of Origin and House of Review in the legislative process.
Describe the roles of the House of Origin and House of Review in the legislative process.
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What occurs during the second reading of a bill in the legislative process?
What occurs during the second reading of a bill in the legislative process?
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How is legislation named in Australia, and what information does the name typically include?
How is legislation named in Australia, and what information does the name typically include?
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What is the purpose of publishing an Act in the Government Gazette after receiving Royal Assent?
What is the purpose of publishing an Act in the Government Gazette after receiving Royal Assent?
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Why is the commencement of an Act an important stage in the legislative process?
Why is the commencement of an Act an important stage in the legislative process?
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In which instances might legislation be introduced in the upper house instead of the lower house?
In which instances might legislation be introduced in the upper house instead of the lower house?
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What resources can individuals use to locate specific Acts, such as the Spam Act 2003?
What resources can individuals use to locate specific Acts, such as the Spam Act 2003?
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Legislation can be first introduced into either the upper or lower house in a __________ parliament.
Legislation can be first introduced into either the upper or lower house in a __________ parliament.
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The house where legislation is first introduced is called the House of __________.
The house where legislation is first introduced is called the House of __________.
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Once a bill receives Royal Assent, it is __________ in the Government Gazette.
Once a bill receives Royal Assent, it is __________ in the Government Gazette.
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After Royal Assent, the final step in the legislative process is __________, marking when the Act becomes law.
After Royal Assent, the final step in the legislative process is __________, marking when the Act becomes law.
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In Australia, legislation is typically named by its __________ and the year it received Royal Assent.
In Australia, legislation is typically named by its __________ and the year it received Royal Assent.
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The __________ usually represents the King’s authority in the legislative process.
The __________ usually represents the King’s authority in the legislative process.
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The Act begins operation as law during the __________ stage.
The Act begins operation as law during the __________ stage.
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In the Australian context, the Spam Act 2003 is an example of legislation noted with the abbreviation of its __________.
In the Australian context, the Spam Act 2003 is an example of legislation noted with the abbreviation of its __________.
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Study Notes
Legislative process outline
- Bill: A proposed law that is introduced into Parliament.
- First Reading: The bill is introduced to the House of Origin and is read aloud.
- Second Reading: The bill is debated by members of parliament, with the house being able to amend the bill.
- Third Reading: The bill is voted on by the house, if approved, it is sent to the other house.
- Royal Assent: The bill is sent to the Governor-General (Commonwealth) or the relevant state governor to receive Royal Assent.
- Publication: The Act is published in the Government Gazette.
- Commencement: The Act comes into operation as law.
- House of Origin: The house in which legislation is first introduced.
- House of Review: The other house that reviews the bill.
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Naming Legislation in Australia:
- Title
- Year the Act received Royal Assent
- Abbreviated jurisdiction
- Example: Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
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Finding Legislation:
- Law libraries
- Government printer
- Websites like Austlii
Australian bicameral parliaments
- Commonwealth: House of Representatives (lower house), Senate (upper house)
- New South Wales: Legislative Assembly (lower house), Legislative Council (upper house)
- Victoria: Legislative Assembly (lower house), Legislative Council (upper house)
- South Australia: House of Assembly (lower house), Legislative Council (upper house)
- Western Australia: Legislative Assembly (lower house), Legislative Council (upper house)
- Tasmania: House of Assembly (lower house), Legislative Council (upper house)
Australian unicameral parliaments
- Queensland: Legislative Assembly (lower house)
- Australian Capital Territory: Legislative Assembly (lower house)
- Northern Territory: Legislative Assembly (lower house)
Legislative Process
- The legislative process involves a series of stages, starting with the introduction of a bill.
- A bill is a proposed law.
- The first house where a bill is introduced is termed the House of Origin.
- The other house reviewing the bill is called the House of Review.
- Bills undergo three readings in each house:
- First reading: The title of the bill is read and the bill is introduced.
- Second reading: The purpose and main provisions of the bill are debated.
- Third reading: The formal vote on the bill is taken.
- After passing both houses, the bill goes to the Governor-General or the relevant state Governor for Royal Assent to become law.
- The Act is then published in the Government Gazette.
- Commencement is the date when the Act becomes operational as law.
Finding Legislation
- Australian legislation uses the following naming convention:
- Title Year Received Royal Assent (Abbreviated jurisdiction in brackets)
- Example: Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
- Title Year Received Royal Assent (Abbreviated jurisdiction in brackets)
- Legislation can be found in:
- Law libraries
- Ordering a copy from the government printer
- Online sources such as Austlii.edu.au
Lower & Upper Houses
- Australia has a bicameral system of government, with two houses:
- The lower house, responsible for initiating legislation. It is named differently in each jurisdiction (e.g., House of Representatives at the federal level, Legislative Assembly in most states).
- The upper house, reviewing legislation (e.g., Senate at the federal level, Legislative Council in most states).
- Legislation can be initially introduced in either house, with some exceptions.
Jurisdiction Specific Houses:
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Commonwealth
- Lower House: House of Representatives
- Upper House: Senate
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New South Wales
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
- Upper House: Legislative Council
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Victoria
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
- Upper House: Legislative Council
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Queensland
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
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South Australia
- Lower House: House of Assembly
- Upper House: Legislative Council
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Western Australia
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
- Upper House: Legislative Council
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Tasmania
- Lower House: House of Assembly
- Upper House: Legislative Council
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Australian Capital Territory
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
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Northern Territory
- Lower House: Legislative Assembly
Legislative Process in Australia
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The legislative process involves multiple stages beginning with a bill.
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A bill is introduced in the House of Origin, which can be either the upper or lower house of Parliament (except in unicameral parliaments).
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The other house acts as the House of Review.
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The legislative process includes these stages:
- First Reading: The bill is introduced and read aloud.
- Second Reading: Debate occurs on the principles of the bill.
- Committee Stage: Detailed examination and potential amendments to the bill are made.
- Third Reading: The bill is read a final time and voted on.
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If the bill is passed in both houses, it is sent to the Governor-General (or the relevant state governor) for Royal Assent.
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Once Royal Assent is given, the bill becomes an Act of Parliament and is published in the Government Gazette.
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The Act will commence operation as law on a designated date, known as Commencement.
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Naming of Australian Legislation:
- Title Year Received Royal Assent (Abbreviated jurisdiction in brackets)
- Example: Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
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Accessing Legislation:
- Law Libraries
- Government Printer
- Online Resources (e.g. austlii.edu.au)
The Legislative Process
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The legislative process involves several stages, starting with the introduction of a bill and ending with its commencement as law.
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Bill: A proposed law that is introduced in the legislature.
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First Reading: The formal presentation of the bill to the legislature. It is read aloud, and members can ask questions about it.
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Second Reading: Debate on the principles of the bill. Members discuss the bill's purpose and potential impact.
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Third Reading: A vote on the bill as a whole. If passed, it moves to the other house.
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Royal Assent: The final step before a bill becomes law. The governor-general or relevant state governor approves the bill.
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Commencement: The date when the bill becomes a legally binding Act.
Structure of Australian Parliaments
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Australia's bicameral Parliaments consist of two houses: a lower house (House of Representatives in the Commonwealth Parliament or Legislative Assembly in state parliaments) and an upper house (Senate in the Commonwealth Parliament or Legislative Council in state parliaments).
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Legislation can be introduced in either house, but typically originates in the lower house.
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The house where legislation is introduced is called the House of Origin, while the other house is called the House of Review.
Finding Legislation
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Australian legislation is named using a format: Title Year Received Royal Assent (Abbreviated jurisdiction in brackets).
- Example: Spam Act 2003 (Cth)
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Methods to access legislation:
- Law libraries
- Ordering copies from the government printer
- Online resources like Austlii (austlii.edu.au)
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This quiz outlines the legislative process in Australia, covering key stages such as the introduction of a bill, readings, approval, and the royal assent. Test your knowledge on the steps involved from the proposal of a law to its commencement. Perfect for students and anyone interested in Australian law.
