Parliament Explained Democracy – Parliament of Australia
WEBJun 16, 2022 · Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule). In a democracy, the people have the power to participate in decision-making, such as voting at elections. Each democracy is unique and works in different ways. In Australia, citizens choose representatives ...
Home – Parliament of Australia
WEBExplore how the Australian Parliament and our system of government works. Parliamentary Budget Office releases Budget Explainer, Dividend imputation and franking credits. Visit the About the House News page for House Review, ATH TV, committee updates and more. The 2024-25 Budget was presented by the Government on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
The Mabo decision – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Mabo decision. On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia handed down its landmark ruling on Mabo v Queensland No. 2 establishing the principle of native title rights in Australian common law. The judgment overturned the concept of terra nullius – that Australia was a ‘land belonging to no-one’ at the time James Cook in 1770 declared ...
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.
Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
WEBNational Health Amendment (Technical Changes to Av... 19 September 24. Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Cost... 19 September 24. Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuati... 19 September 24. Blayney Gold Mine Bill 2024. 18 September 24. Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023.
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. LEARN MORE.
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
WEBAn Act to constitute the Commonwealth of Australia [9th July 1900] WHEREAS the people of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania, humbly relying on the blessing of Almighty God, have agreed to unite in one indissoluble Federal Commonwealth under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and under the Constitution hereby established:
Macroeconomic Outlook – Parliament of Australia
WEBSource: Australian Government, Budget Strategy and Outlook: Budget Paper No. 1: 2023–24, 6. Real GDP growth. A key indicator of a country’s economic health is its gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period.Australia’s real GDP –after adjusting for inflation – is projected to grow by 1.5% in 2023 ...
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 ...
No.1 - Electing Australia's Senators – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe quota is obtained by dividing the total number of formal votes by one more than the number of candidates to be elected, and adding one to the result. Thus, if the total of formal votes in a state at an election for six senators is 700 000, the quota is 100 001. That is, a candidate will need to win at least 100 001 votes to be elected.