1.8 – Process of making law in parliament Key Concept When the government has decided to change a law or introduce a new one, it must follow a certain process. The process is designed to give parliamentarians time to consider a prospective piece of legislation (a Bill) and to review it carefully and suggest amendments if necessary.

1.9 – The legislative process for the progress of a Bill through Parliament 1901 - 2013 Total bills presented Private Members' bills* Bills from Senate Bills Passed by HOR Acts Min 22 108 12 Max 282 23 53 251 264 Ave 123 4 11 184 107

(A Bill is a proposal for a new law) Types of Bills Government Bills Proposed by the government ministers. These Bills are guaranteed passage through the lower house due to the government having a clear majority. Private Members Bills Generally do not have the support of the government and are usually introduced by Opposition members or government backbenchers. These Bills often fail because they do not reflect the policies of the government and will be voted down in the lower house. Money or Appropriation Bills Relate to government spending or raising taxes. These Bills cannot originate in the Senate. The Senate may not amend Bills that impose taxation and other kinds of appropriation Bills that will increase ‘proposed change or burden on the people’, The Senate can ask the House of Representatives to make amendments to these types of Bills.

Before the Bill comes to parliament The parliamentarian responsible for the bill MUST complete the following Have the bill drafted by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel. (Experts in drafting legislation) ensure legislative, procedural and appropriate language is used. Conduct briefings with the PC to ensure correct details and intent of the legislation is fully outlined Review draft Bill and recommend changes as required Ensure final printing of Bill and table same in parliament

Your Turn Process of a Bill through parliament Complete a flow chart develop a flow diagram describing how a law is made in parliament. You can type it or write it up. Remember to use enough detail so you are able to use this as revision. Making it visual also will help you remember it. How a Law Is Made flow chart task.docx Bill Stages Examples.pdf

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