Home – Parliament of Australia
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Watch, Read, Listen – Parliament of Australia
Question Time is when Parliament scrutinises the work of the government. It usually starts at 2:00pm on sitting days and is an occasion of special interest. Question Time for the House of Representatives and Senate is now available as a podcast series …
The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
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Notices and orders of the day – Parliament of Australia
Further reading Guide to Procedures 6th edition ‘Government business — Notices and orders of the day’ pp. 22 ‘Notice Paper’ pp. 24-25 House of Representatives Practice 7th Edition See ‘Government business’ in ch. on &lsqu
Bills – Parliament of Australia
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The House Explained – Parliament of Australia
We 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
Note: Information about the legal framework for these four departments is contained in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 Publications and policies. There are a number of publications that explain the work of the Parliament, and the various practices and procedures of the chambers, as well as policies about the workings of Parliament House.
Commonwealth human biosecurity powers – Parliament of Australia
Key issue. The human biosecurity emergency (HBE) powers under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth) provided the legal basis for many of the Commonwealth’s emergency COVID-19 pandemic measures that were in force for over 2 years between 18 March 2020 and 17 April 2022.. The Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 recommended that a Royal Commission be …
Health workforce – Parliament of Australia
Key issue The 46th Parliament oversaw the launch of new strategies and plans that respond to challenges related to the sustainability, regulation and support of the health workforce. However, concerns continue to arise over these and other issues, such as the registration, dis
Live Minutes – Parliament of Australia
3 Universities Accord (National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence) Bill 2025. Mr Clare (Minister for Education), pursuant to notice, presented a Bill for an Act to provide for a national higher education code to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, and for related purposes.. Document. Mr Clare presented an exp lanatory …