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⚫ | '''Chapter I''' of the [[Constitution of Australia]] establishes the [[Parliament of Australia]] and its role as the legislative branch of the [[Government of Australia]].<ref name=Parliament>{{cite web|title=Chapter I - The Parliament|url=http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C00469/Html/Text#param9|work=[[Constitution of Australia]]| |
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⚫ | '''Chapter I''' of the [[Constitution of Australia]] establishes the [[Parliament of Australia]] and its role as the legislative branch of the [[Government of Australia]].<ref name="Parliament">{{cite web|title=Chapter I - The Parliament|url=http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C00469/Html/Text#param9|work=[[Constitution of Australia]]|access-date=27 August 2012}}</ref> The chapter consists of 60 sections which are organised into 5 parts. |
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==Part I: General== |
==Part I: General== |
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Part I contains 6 sections: |
Part I contains 6 sections: |
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*[[Section 2 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 2: Governor-General]] |
*[[Section 2 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 2: Governor-General]] |
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*[[Section 3 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 3: Salary of Governor-General]] |
*[[Section 3 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 3: Salary of Governor-General]] |
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*Section 4: Provisions relating to Governor-General |
*[[Section 4 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 4: Provisions relating to Governor-General]] |
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*Section 5: Sessions of Parliament. Prorogation and dissolution |
*[[Section 5 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 5: Sessions of Parliament. Prorogation and dissolution]] |
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*Section 6: Yearly session of Parliament |
*[[Section 6 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 6: Yearly session of Parliament]] |
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==Part II: The Senate== |
==Part II: The Senate== |
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Part II contains 17 sections: |
Part II contains 17 sections: |
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*Section 7: The Senate |
*Section 7: The Senate |
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*Section 8: Qualification of electors |
*Section 8: Qualification of electors |
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*Section 9: Method of election of senators |
*Section 9: Method of election of senators in the senate |
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*Section 10: Application of State laws |
*Section 10: Application of State laws |
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*Section 11: Failure to choose senators |
*Section 11: Failure to choose senators |
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*Section 12: Issue of writs |
*Section 12: Issue of writs |
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*Section 13: Rotation of senators |
*[[Section 13 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 13: Rotation of senators]] |
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*Section 14: Further provision for rotation |
*Section 14: Further provision for rotation |
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*Section 15: Casual vacancies |
*Section 15: Casual vacancies |
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*Section 20: Vacancy by absence |
*Section 20: Vacancy by absence |
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*Section 21: Vacancy to be notified |
*Section 21: Vacancy to be notified |
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*Section 22: Quorum |
*[[Section 22 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 22: Quorum]] |
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*Section 23: Voting in the Senate |
*Section 23: Voting in the Senate |
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==Part III: The House of Representatives== |
==Part III: The House of Representatives== |
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Part III contains 17 sections: |
Part III contains 17 sections: |
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*Section 24: Constitution of House of Representatives |
*[[Section 24 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 24: Constitution of House of Representatives in Australia]] |
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*Section 25: Provision as to races disqualified from voting |
*[[Section 25 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 25: Provision as to races disqualified from voting]] |
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*Section 26: Representatives in first Parliament |
*Section 26: Representatives in first Parliament |
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*Section 27: Alteration of number of members |
*Section 27: Alteration of number of members |
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*Section 37: Resignation of member |
*Section 37: Resignation of member |
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*Section 38: Vacancy by absence |
*Section 38: Vacancy by absence |
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*Section 39: Quorum |
*[[Section 39 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 39: Quorum]] |
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*Section 40: Voting in House of Representatives |
*[[Section 40 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 40: Voting in House of Representatives]] |
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==Part IV: Both Houses of the Parliament== |
==Part IV: Both Houses of the Parliament== |
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Part IV consists of 10 sections: |
Part IV consists of 10 sections: |
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*[[Section 41 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 41: Right of electors of States]] |
*[[Section 41 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 41: Right of electors of States]] |
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*Section 42: Oath or affirmation of allegiance |
*Section 42: Oath or affirmation of allegiance |
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*Section 43: Member of one House ineligible for other |
*[[Section 43 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 43: Member of one House ineligible for other]] |
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*[[Section 44 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 44: Disqualification]] |
*[[Section 44 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 44: Disqualification]] |
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*Section 45: Vacancy on happening of disqualification |
*Section 45: Vacancy on happening of disqualification |
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*Section 46: Penalty for sitting when disqualified |
*[[Section 46 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 46: Penalty for sitting when disqualified]] |
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*Section 47: |
*Section 47: Disputed elections |
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*Section 48: Allowance to members |
*Section 48: Allowance to members |
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*Section 49: Privileges etc. of Houses |
*Section 49: Privileges etc. of Houses |
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*Section 50: Rules and orders |
*Section 50: Rules and orders |
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==Part V: Powers of the Parliament== |
==Part V: Powers of the Parliament in Australia== |
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Part V consists of 10 sections: |
Part V consists of 10 sections: |
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*[[Section 51 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 51: Legislative powers of the Parliament]] |
*[[Section 51 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 51: Legislative powers of the Parliament]] |
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*Section 53: Powers of the Houses in respect of legislation |
*Section 53: Powers of the Houses in respect of legislation |
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*Section 54: Appropriation Bills |
*Section 54: Appropriation Bills |
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*Section 55: Tax Bill |
*[[Section 55 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 55: Tax Bill]] |
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*Section 56: Recommendation of money votes |
*Section 56: Recommendation of money votes |
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*Section 57: Disagreement between the Houses |
*[[Section 57 of the Constitution of Australia|Section 57: Disagreement between the Houses]] |
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*Section 58: Royal assent to Bills |
*Section 58: Royal assent to Bills |
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*Section 59: Disallowance by the Queen |
*Section 59: Disallowance by the Queen |
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*Section 60: Signification of Queen's pleasure on Bills reserved |
*Section 60: Signification of Queen's pleasure on Bills reserved |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C00469/Html/Text#param9 Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act: Chapter I - The Parliament] |
*[http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/C2004C00469/Html/Text#param9 Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act: Chapter I - The Parliament] |
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Chapter I of the Constitution of Australia establishes the Parliament of Australia and its role as the legislative branch of the Government of Australia.[1] The chapter consists of 60 sections which are organised into 5 parts.
Part I: General
[edit]Part I contains 6 sections:
- Section 1: Legislative power
- Section 2: Governor-General
- Section 3: Salary of Governor-General
- Section 4: Provisions relating to Governor-General
- Section 5: Sessions of Parliament. Prorogation and dissolution
- Section 6: Yearly session of Parliament
Part II: The Senate
[edit]Part II contains 17 sections:
- Section 7: The Senate
- Section 8: Qualification of electors
- Section 9: Method of election of senators in the senate
- Section 10: Application of State laws
- Section 11: Failure to choose senators
- Section 12: Issue of writs
- Section 13: Rotation of senators
- Section 14: Further provision for rotation
- Section 15: Casual vacancies
- Section 16: Qualifications of senator
- Section 17: Election of President
- Section 18: Absence of President
- Section 19: Resignation of senator
- Section 20: Vacancy by absence
- Section 21: Vacancy to be notified
- Section 22: Quorum
- Section 23: Voting in the Senate
Part III: The House of Representatives
[edit]Part III contains 17 sections:
- Section 24: Constitution of House of Representatives in Australia
- Section 25: Provision as to races disqualified from voting
- Section 26: Representatives in first Parliament
- Section 27: Alteration of number of members
- Section 28: Duration of House of Representatives
- Section 29: Electoral divisions
- Section 30: Qualification of electors
- Section 31: Application of State laws
- Section 32: Writs for general election
- Section 33: Writs for vacancies
- Section 34: Qualifications of members
- Section 35: Election of Speaker
- Section 36: Absence of Speaker
- Section 37: Resignation of member
- Section 38: Vacancy by absence
- Section 39: Quorum
- Section 40: Voting in House of Representatives
Part IV: Both Houses of the Parliament
[edit]Part IV consists of 10 sections:
- Section 41: Right of electors of States
- Section 42: Oath or affirmation of allegiance
- Section 43: Member of one House ineligible for other
- Section 44: Disqualification
- Section 45: Vacancy on happening of disqualification
- Section 46: Penalty for sitting when disqualified
- Section 47: Disputed elections
- Section 48: Allowance to members
- Section 49: Privileges etc. of Houses
- Section 50: Rules and orders
Part V: Powers of the Parliament in Australia
[edit]Part V consists of 10 sections:
- Section 51: Legislative powers of the Parliament
- Section 52: Exclusive powers of the Parliament
- Section 53: Powers of the Houses in respect of legislation
- Section 54: Appropriation Bills
- Section 55: Tax Bill
- Section 56: Recommendation of money votes
- Section 57: Disagreement between the Houses
- Section 58: Royal assent to Bills
- Section 59: Disallowance by the Queen
- Section 60: Signification of Queen's pleasure on Bills reserved
References
[edit]- ^ "Chapter I - The Parliament". Constitution of Australia. Retrieved 27 August 2012.