Law-making

What are the three levels of government, and do they share any responsibilities?

Jaiden - Bundaberg, QLD

Under the doctrine of separation of powers, where is legislative power vested?

Brett - Port Augusta, SA

What happens to a law that is not passed by one of the houses?

George - Penrith, NSW

How do Australians find out about new laws?

Ksmith1980 - Parramatta, NSW

How many votes are needed for a bill to pass the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Liliana - Elwood, VIC

Where do the Federal, State and Local Governments get their money from?

Ashleigh and Madison - Melbourne, VIC

Why and how are laws reformed?

Elana - Parramatta, NSW

How long does it typically take to pass a bill from start to finish?

Jess - Canberra, ACT

What is the difference between exclusive, concurrent and residual law-making powers?

Trudy - Mt Martha, VIC

What are the different responsibilities between the State and Commonwealth governments when it comes to health care?

Matt - Melbourne, VIC

Can you please tell me of 2 laws that conflict between Federal & State Law

Greg - Mandurah, WA

How can delegated legislation be disallowed?

Justin - Newcastle, NSW

Name two legislative powers that section 52 of the Constitution stops state parliament from making laws on?

Dion - VIC

Which people (jobs) are connected with each level of government?

Jagmeet - Australia

Approximately how many bills are introduced in Parliament and passed each year?

Indy - Picton, NSW

How do the Separation of Powers influence life in Australia?

Sefa - Baldivis, WA

What minister is responsible for making sure everyone knows about new laws?

Ramona - Perth, WA

Where can I find a second reading speech for the Social Security Act 1990? I wanted to read what the rationale was for providing welfare to the needy.

Peter - Adelaide, SA

If a new law is made, is it added to the Constitution? Or is it put somewhere else?

Jack - Sydney, NSW

How much British legislation, if any, still applies to Australia either federally or at a state level? How does it get changed if it does still apply?

Ron - Bayswater, Australia

Are there times when all three levels of government work together or are involved in one issue or project?

Rob - Launceston, TAS

What is judicial review?

Denein - Gold Coast, QLD

Do foreign policy decisions have to be voted on by parliament or are they solely the responsibility of the Department of Foreign Affairs?

Jake - Concord West, NSW

Could I please find out what International Human Rights Treaties Australia is part of please?

Debbie - Wyoming, NSW

What is the difference between exclusive and enumerated powers?

Grace - Melbourne, VIC

Who has the power to mandate policy in Australian public schools?

Avraham - Brooklyn, USA

Which level of Government has the responsibility to build dams to ensure the supply of adequate water to residents?

Brian - Townsville, QLD

How can a citizen challenge a law?

David - Adelaide, SA

How is a high court judge chosen?

Maddy - Cherryville, SA

Who is more powerful the Governor-General or the High Court? Can the Governor-General over rule the High Court?

John - Mount Ossa, QLD

Who comes up with new Bills to take to the House of Reps? Where are ideas for new Bills formed?

Kieran - Williamstown, SA

Education is a 'state' issue, yet there is a federal 'Minister of Education & Training' why is that?

Lee - Alstonville, VIC

Can the local government get some of their powers stripped by the federal government?

William - Ku-Ring-Gai, NSW

What is an example of the separation of powers in Australia?

Tori - Caroline Springs, VIC

How is common law changed?

Joshua - Australia

Can state laws change federal laws in Australia?

Craige - Gold Coast, QLD

Are federal industrial relations powers shared with states?

Thompson - Port Huon, TAS

The states can refer powers to the federal Parliament but does the federal Parliament have to accept?

Skip - Bendigo, VIC

How is a law/legislation removed or repealed in Australia and what is the process?

Nat - Brisbane, QLD

Can the Governor-General suggest changes to a bill or refuse to sign it?

Dinky - Bulla, VIC

Can anyone apart from the independents suggest changes to the bills?

Jasmin - Willoughby, NSW

Why is it important that a federal law can invalidate a state law and not the other way around?

Danielle - Adelaide, SA

If I had an idea for a bill, could I propose it to the Parliament?

Jade - Dubbo, NSW

How do all the levels of government help to support when there are bushfires?

Zara - Point Cook, VIC

What is a tariff?

Hailey - Piara Waters, WA

Can the NT print money according to the Constitution of Australia?

Priscila - Melville, NT

What is the difference between Policy, act, and Legislation in Australia?

Raj - Middle Earth

Can the opposition team come up with a bill or only the government team can?

Maxim - Bermagui, NSW

What’s the difference between a territory and a state parliament?

Fatna - Perth, WA

What happens to bills when Parliament is prorogued for an election?

Amelie - Derby, WA

How are conflicting definitions between different federal legislation treated or resolved?

Ross - Wangaratta, Vic

What is the difference between an Act and a determination?

Jenief - Balgowlah, NSW