Government and the law in Australia
What is the first step in creating a new federal law in Australia?
- ✓A bill must be introduced into Parliament
- ○The Governor-General must issue a decree
- ○The Prime Minister must announce the law publicly
Correct answer
A bill must be introduced into Parliament
A proposed law begins as a bill, which is introduced into Parliament. It must then pass through both houses before becoming law.
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