How Bills becomes Laws
I will be talking about how bills become laws. Bills is a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion. Laws is a rule or set of rules that you have to follow. The first step is that it starts with the public, members of parliament may be lobbied to create or change laws. Then we have the introduction this is where the bill is introduced and members of parliament have time to read and consider it. Then there is the First reading which is where members of parliament debate and vote on the bill. If the vote is lost, the bill goes no further. If it is successful, it is sent to a select committee. The select committee usually has 6 months to gather information and prepare a report for the house. The report includes recommendations on any changes that may be needed. Then the second reading which is when the house debates the select committee report and votes on the bill. If the vote is lost, the bill goes no further. If successful, the bill is ready for the committee of the whole house. The committee of the whole house which members of parliament consider the bill in detail and vote on proposed changes. The committee reports to the house. The third reading which is the final debate and vote. If the vote is lost, the bill goes no further if successful, the bill has been passed. Then it is signed by the Governor-General and becomes an Act.
