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.
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.
Parliament Explained: Democracy - Parliament of Australia
WEBJun 16, 2022 · There are five key values of democracy: Respect for individuals and their right to make their own choices. Tolerance of differences and opposing ideas. Equity—valuing all people and supporting them to reach their full potential. Each person has freedom of speech, association, movement and freedom of belief. Justice—treating everyone fairly ...
Parliament Explained: Federation - Parliament of Australia
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Parliament Explained: Federation. Tuesday, 5 July 2022 in. What is Federation? 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 …
Current Ministry List - Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. Minister for Finance. Minister for Women. Minister for the Public Service. Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher. Minister for Trade and Tourism. Special Minister of State. Senator the Hon Don Farrell. Minister for Home Affairs.
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.
About the Senate - Parliament of Australia
WEBAbout the Senate. The 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 Parliament, the House of Representatives. The Senate is elected by proportional ...
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Infosheet 8 - Elections for the House of Representatives
WEBBy voting at elections for the House of Representatives the people of each electoral division (also called an electorate or a constituency) select a person to represent them in the House. By selecting their representatives the voters, or electors, indirectly select the nation’s government, because the government is formed from the political ...
Senator Gerard Rennick - Parliament of Australia
WEBPersonal. Born: 5.11.1970, Chinchilla, Australia. Gender: Male. Marital Status: Married. Qualifications and occupation before entering Federal Parliament. BCom (Acc&Fin) (University of Queensland). MTax (University of Sydney). MAppFin (Financial Services Institute of Australasia). Graduate (AICD) (Australian Institute of Company Directors).