The Legislative Process in Queensland

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This video introduces the Parliamentary Legislative Process in Queensland and outlines the parliamentary stages of law making.
For a shorter version of the process see • How Are Laws Made?
Student Questions
1. List 5 current bills that have been introduced to Queensland Parliament (www.parliament...)
2. Ideas for new laws can come from many different people. List some of the people that may have ideas for new laws
3. Identify the three main stages of law making
4. Outline the Governor’s role in the law making process in Queensland
5. A Minister is drafting a proposal for a bill. Who has to approve the bill before it can be introduced to Parliament?
6. Identify the stages in the law making process when Members of Parliament can vote on the progress of a bill
7. Draw a Venn diagram to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of parliament as a law-making body
8. Evaluate the implications of having a unicameral parliament in Queensland considering the main stages of the legislative process.
Teacher Resource for this video with suggested activities available here: www.parliament...
Related Syllabus Content:
ACHASSK146
- Where ideas for new laws can come from and how they become law
ACHCK063
- How laws are made in Australia through parliaments (statutory law) and through the courts (common law)
Legal Studies (Qld)
- Unit 1: Topic 1: Legal foundations
- Unit 3: Topic 1: Governance in Australia
For more information please visit: www.parliament...