Research – Parliament of Australia
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Home – Parliament of Australia
WEBExplore how the Australian Parliament and our system of government works. Parliamentary Budget Office releases Budget Explainer, Dividend imputation and franking credits. Visit the About the House News page for House Review, ATH TV, committee updates and more. The 2024-25 Budget was presented by the Government on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
WEBShort title. Act to extend to the Queen's successors. Proclamation of Commonwealth. Commencement of Act. Operation of the Constitution and laws. Definitions. Repeal of Federal Council Act. Application of Colonial Boundaries Act. Constitution.
The Mabo decision – Parliament of Australia
WEBThe Mabo decision. On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia handed down its landmark ruling on Mabo v Queensland No. 2 establishing the principle of native title rights in Australian common law. The judgment overturned the concept of terra nullius – that Australia was a ‘land belonging to no-one’ at the time James Cook in 1770 declared ...
Members – Parliament of Australia
WEBMembers. The House of Representatives has 151 Members, each representing one geographic area of Australia. Members are elected for a 3 year term and when in parliament take part in debate on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of the people in their electorate.
Bills and Legislation – Parliament of Australia
WEBAustralian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Cost... 01 October 24. Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuati... 26 September 24. National Health Amendment (Technical Changes to Av... 19 September 24. Blayney Gold Mine Bill 2024. 18 September 24. Help to Buy (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2023.
Hansard – Parliament of Australia
WEBHansard. The Hansard is the report of the proceedings of the Australian parliament and its committees. This includes the Senate, House of Representatives, the Federation Chamber and all parliamentary committees. Follow Hansard on Twitter at @AUS_Hansard to receive direct notifications when reports are published.
Hon Anthony Albanese MP - Parliament of Australia
WEBPersonal. Born: 2.3.1963, Sydney, Australia. Gender: Male. Qualifications and occupation before entering Federal Parliament. BEc (University of Sydney). Bank officer from 1980 to 1981. Research officer to the Minister for Local Government and Administrative Services, the Hon. T Uren, MP from 1985 to 1989.
Senator Fatima Payman – Parliament of Australia
WEBBiography. Elected to the Senate for Western Australia, 2022. Australian Labor Party. Served: 01.07.2022 to 04.07.2024. Independent. Served: 04.07.2024 to present. Independent Whip from 13.8.2024. Secretary of the Multicultural Labor Branch from June 2019 to June 2022. Equity and Diversity Officer for Young Labor (WA), 2020.
House of Representatives – Parliament of Australia
WEBMembers of Parliament. Information on the 151 members of the House of Representatives, including Ministry and Shadow Ministry lists.