How are laws made?

The Australian Parliament has the power to make or change laws in Australia to benefit the nation.

If a member of the Australian Parliament proposes to introduce a new law or change an existing one, this proposal is called a �Bill�.
The House of Representatives and the Senate consider, debate and vote on whether they agree with the Bill.
If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agree to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.
The Governor-General signs a Bill so that it becomes law. This is called �Royal Assent�.

State and territory parliaments make their own laws in a similar way.

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