What is the role of parliament?

Roles and responsiblities of the Australian Parliament: representation, legislation, formation of government, scrutiny.

Roles and responsibilities of the Australian Parliament.

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

Roles and responsibilities of the Australian Parliament.

Roles and responsiblities of the Australian Parliament: representation, legislation, formation of government, scrutiny.

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

Description

This diagram illustrates the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Parliament. The Australian Parliament: represents the people of Australia; makes and proposes Australian law; scrutinises the actions of the government; and is where government is formed.

The Australian Parliament has 4 main roles. The Parliament:

  • makes laws and amends – changes – existing ones
  • represents the Australian people
  • is where government is formed
  • closely examines the work of the government.