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Parliament consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor-General) and two Houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives). The Parliament passes laws. Proposed laws have to be agreed to by both Houses of Parliament to become law.

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Commonwealth Parliament

  • Assistant Ministers
  • Cabinet
  • House of Representatives Office Holders
  • House of Representatives Party Leaders and Whips
  • Members of the House of Representatives
  • Outer Ministry
  • Outer Shadow Ministry
  • Parliamentary Committees
  • Parliamentary Service Commissioner
  • Parliamentary Service Merit Protection Commissioner
  • Senate Office Holders
  • Senate Party Leaders and Whips
  • Senators
  • Shadow Assistant Ministers
  • Shadow Ministers

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