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.
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.
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.
Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
WEBWe acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
About Parliament – Parliament of Australia
WEBIn 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. LEARN MORE.
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 ...
Senate – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Senate is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament. It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories. It shares the power to make laws with the other House of the Parliament, the House of Representatives.
Infosheet 20 - The Australian system of government
WEBThe principle of the separation of powers is that, in order to prevent oppressive government, the three powers of government should be held by separate bodies—the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary—which can act as checks and balances on each other. With parliamentary government the legislative and executive functions overlap, as the ...
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.
Hon Peter Dutton MP – Parliament of Australia
WEBChair of Bayside Young Liberals (Qld), 1990. Secretary of the Liberal Party Brisbane Central Branch (Qld), 2000. Personal. Born: 18.11.1970, Brisbane, Australia. Gender: Male. Marital Status: Married. Qualifications and occupation before entering Federal Parliament. BBus (Queensland University of Technology). Police officer from 1990 to 1999.
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