1- The Parliament and the role of the House
2- House, Government and Opposition
3- Elections and the electoral system
4- Parliament House and access to proceedings
5- Members
6- The Speaker, Deputy Speakers and officers
7- The Parliamentary Calendar
8- Order of business and the sitting day
9- Motions
10- Legislation
11- Financial legislation
12- Senate amendments and requests
- Procedure following Senate consideration
- Senate bills amended by House
13- Disagreements between the Houses
14- Control and conduct of debate
15- Questions
16- Non-government business
17- Documents
18- Parliamentary committees
19- Parliamentary privilege
Appendices

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Chapter 1 - The Parliament and the role of the House

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Contents

Composition

The Queen

Governor-General

Powers and functions of the Governor-General

Powers and jurisdiction of the Houses

The courts and Parliament

Constitution alteration

Aspects of the role of the House of Representatives

Independence of the Houses

Functions of the House