2.1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
what are the 5 main stages that a bill takes to become a new law
- the first reading
- the second reading
- the comittee stage
- the third reading
- legislative assembly
- governor general
what happens in the first reading
in this reading the title of the bill is read aloud to the legislative assembly without any discussion. The members of parliament are then given copies of the bill.
what happens in the second reading
In this reading the bill is explained for a second time though this time they discuss the purpose, principles and effect and the MPs then argue for or against the bill.
what hapens in the committe stage
In this stage the whole of parliament disscusses and debate all the ideas and important aspects of the bill mentioned in the second reading. This is also where they discuss new changes to help better the bill
what happens in the third reading
Similar to the other two readings the bill is read aloud for the third time and any other new ideas are considered. Then there is a vote between the MPs deciding whether they are for or against the bill. If the majority of the legislative council vote for then the bill is sent to the legislative assembly where it goes through the exact same process.
what happens to the bill if given to govener general
Once the bill has gone through each of the other four stages including going through the legislative council then the governor general is sent the bill for their approval and if they do approve the bill it then becomes law.
introduction
Australia’s constitution which was made in 1901 was the first set of laws in australia though over time certain laws have been either added or removed becasue we as a society are evolving and changing. Though for your bill ( a proposed law) to become a new law it must go through 5 main stages. These stages are the first reading, the second reading , the committee stage, the third reading, the legislative council and the governor general.
