3.2 Authority to Prepare a Bill approval

Generally, OQPC receives a copy of each Cabinet decision giving approval for the preparation of a Bill. However, The Queensland Cabinet Handbook states a department must forward the drafting instructions to OQPC within two working days of receiving Cabinet Authority to Prepare a Bill approval. If changes to the drafting instructions are necessary, the limit extends to five working days. Keeping to the timetable is especially important when the urgency classification for a Bill in the Authority to Prepare a Bill submission is stated to be 'Essential for passage'.

Drafting will usually start when a drafter is allocated to draft the Bill after receipt of the Cabinet decision and the drafting instructions. A letter is sent by OQPC to the sponsoring department advising the drafter's name.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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