A bill is a proposal for a law or a change to an existing law. A bill becomes law (an Act) when agreed to in identical form by both houses of Parliament and assented to by the Governor-General.
Bills introduced to Parliament are scrutinised to make sure they meet certain standards and to consider whether they should be referred to a committee for further investigation. This can include feedback from stakeholders and the general public, and a report recommending potential improvements to the bill.
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13 Mar 2002
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General
- Summary
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Amends the:
Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
and Judiciary Act 1903
to allow the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to establish an ACT Court of Appeal; and Federal Court of Australia Act 1976
to: abolish the redundant office of judicial registrar; and amend certain practices and procedures of the Federal Court. Also contains application and transitional provisions.
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07 Dec 2005
- Chamber
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Senate
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General
- Summary
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Amends the
Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989
, Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988
and Family Law Act 1975
to provide the Magistrates Court of Western Australia constituted by a Family Law Magistrate of Western Australia with substantially the same jurisdiction and appeal structure in relation to family law and child support matters as the Federal Magistrates Court.
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30 Aug 2001
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General portfolio
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