Summary
An overview of how the Australian federal legislative process works, from the initial proposal of an idea to passing both houses of parliament.
Highlights
Origins of a Bill00:00:23
Laws often begin as ideas sparked by public pressure, media reports, or advocacy groups. Ministers then draft these ideas into a formal proposal called a bill.
The Legislative Process00:01:38
A bill undergoes a first reading, followed by a second reading where it is debated, amended, and adjusted to garner enough support from other politicians.
Passing the Bill00:03:11
After the final vote (third reading), a bill must pass through both the House of Representatives and the Senate before receiving royal assent from the Governor-General to become law.