Research – Parliament of Australia
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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 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.
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 ...
Members – Parliament of Australia
WEBMembers. The House of Representatives has 151 Members, each representing one geographic area of Australia. Members are elected for a 3 year term and when in parliament take part in debate on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of the people in their electorate.
Senators and Members – Parliament of Australia
WEBSenators and Members individually decide their preferred web based contact method. To contact your Senator or Member first find their home page using the below search tool. Their home page will contain their contact details and best method of contacting them. Alternatively you can view a list of Senators or a list of Members.
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 ...
Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
WEBAustralian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Cost... 01 October 24. Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuati... 26 September 24. National Health Amendment (Technical Changes to Av... 19 September 24. Blayney Gold Mine Bill 2024. 18 September 24. Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023.
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 ...
Parliament Explained Federation – Parliament of Australia
WEBJul 5, 2022 — Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when six British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. This process is known as Federation. Watch this video to learn how Australians joined together to form a new nation. The path to Federation.