As noted in Chapter 1, the Australian Parliament does not possess sovereign powers; it is subject to the Constitution, which only the people can change, so that sovereignty is in fact as well as technically vested in the people.
It is in accordance with this constitutional relationship that the procedures of the Senate are designed to ensure that its operations are communicated to the public to the maximum extent possible. Also, many activities of the Senate, such as committee hearings, are designed to inform the public as much as the Senate, and have their influence through their impact on public opinion as well as on the decisions of the legislators.
Proceedings public
Reporting of proceedings
Broadcasting of proceedings
Broadcasting and privilege
Journals of the Senate
Notice Paper
Hansard
Committee proceedings
Other publications
Internet publication
First page, Journals of the Senate - No. 24 - 21 March 2011
First page, Senate Notice Paper - No. 22 - 3 March 2011