Furthermore, within the Senate there are six distinctive roles; the Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore, Leader of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Leaders, and Party Whips. The Speaker of the Senate, is appointed by the Governor General via recommendation from the Prime Minister, and his duty is to; preside over proceedings in the Senate, ensure that there is order in debates, interpret parliamentary rules, and guide the daily tasks. Speaker Pro Tempore (acting speaker), is a senator who was nominated by a selection committee to serve as the Speaker of the Senate, whenever the true one is unable to attend. The Leader of the Government, is the leader of a caucus of Senators who belong to the governing party in the lower house. They
