Become AuggieStudy / Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
How laws are made
- A proposed law is called a Bill
- Both Houses debate and vote on it
- Each House needs a majority to agree
- The Governor-General signs it into law: Royal Assent
- States and territories follow a similar process
- BillA proposed new or changed law
- House of Representatives and SenateDebate and vote
- Majority in each House agrees
- Governor-General signsRoyal Assent
- Law
Key facts
- A proposed law is called a Bill.
- Both Houses debate and vote on a Bill.
- A majority in each House must agree.
- The Governor-General signs it into law: Royal Assent.
- States and territories follow a similar process.