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Types of bills; Private members/Money bills. Which one fails and why? |
A bill is a proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law.
Money bills involve the government spending or raising taxes. These bills cannot originate in the Senate, however it can ask the House of Representatives to make amendments to these types of bills. Private members bills do not have the support of the government and are usually introduced by opposition members or government backbenchers. These bills often fail because they do not reflect the policies of the government and will be voted down in the lower house. |
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Process of a bill: 2nd reading (four steps), Royal assent and proclamation |
FOUR STEPS: Compatibility to character of human rights: The second reading stage begins with a statement of compatibility, where the members introducing the bill must give a report outlining the bills compliance with the Victorian charter of rights and responsibilities- to make sure that charter rights are upheld by the bill. Speech made by relevant minister- The member then delivers a second reading speech, which outlines the purpose and broad objectives of the bill. They debate: This is followed by the second reading debate, where there is discussion of the broad principles of the bill. This usually begins with a member of the opposition (if it is a government bill) delivering their response to the bill and addressing areas of concern, followed by other members of parliament from different parties who discuss the bill in turn. And vote: The bill is then voted on to see whether it should continue to proceed through parliament or not. PROCLAMATION: Is the date the law comes into force. This date is specified in the bill or in the government gazette or if it is not specified in either it is 28 days after royal assent. ROYAL ASSENT is the final stage of a bill making process where the governor general signs off on the bill to symbolise the queen’s approval. |
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Evaluation of parliament as a law maker. |
Strength and weakness: Parliament provides an arena for debate which reduces the chance of unjust laws being passed and allows different views to be heard, which means laws are more likely to be accepted. However the process of passing a law is lengthy and expensive. An opposition to a bill may result in the bill not being passed or being watered down. Strength and weakness: Parliament can make laws in futuro, which means they can make laws with the future in mind this provides predictability and consistency in the law. However it is difficult for parliament to be able to foresee all future circumstances and laws can become outdated. In my opinion, I believe that parliament as a law making body is an effective law making body because they provide an arena for debate which allows the minority views be heard. |
