Roles of the crown and Houses of parliament in law-making

What are the roles of the crown in law-making?

• Royal Assent - Governor General can give or withhold royal assent when parliament has passed a new law.

• Make and approve delegated legislation - made by local and executive councils.

• Issuing royal commissions of inquiry - comprehensive investigations into matters of public importance.

What sections of the Constitution outline the roles of the Governor General and legislative process?

Sections 1, 2, 58, 59, 60

What are the roles of the house of representatives in law-making?

• initiate, debate, and vote upon proposed laws

• Represent the people - democratically represent the people of their electorates.

• Determine the government - political party/coalition which holds the majority of seats in the house of reps will form government.

What are the roles of the senate in law-making?

• Represent the states

• Act as a house of review - reviewing and scrutinising bills passed by the house of reps

• Initiate proposed laws - able to introduce bills except for money bills

What are the roles of the legislative assembly in law-making?

• Initiate, debate, and vote upon proposed laws

• Represent the people

• Determine the government

What are the roles of the legislative council in law-making?

• Act as a house of review

• Initiate proposed laws