4.0 The parliamentary process

This chapter examines the processes of the Legislative Assembly relating to the passage of a Bill and government processes as they apply in the context of the Legislative Assembly processes.

This chapter focuses mainly on ordinary government Bills in ordinary circumstances, and the information in it is aimed mainly at helping departmental officers responsible for the progress of a Bill. For more detailed information on Queensland parliamentary processes, see The Queensland Parliamentary Procedures Handbook and the Legislative Assembly's standing rules and orders.

• 4.1 Parliament of Queensland
• 4.2 Timing of the introduction of a Bill
• 4.3 Explanatory notes
• 4.4 Messages from the Governor
• 4.5 Presentation and first reading
• 4.6 Second reading speech
• 4.7 Role of the Scrutiny of Legislation Committee
• 4.8 Amendments during consideration in detail
• 4.9 Resumption of the second reading debate
• 4.10 Consideration in detail stage
• 4.11 Third reading and long title
• 4.12 Cognate debates
• 4.13 Record of Proceedings
• 4.14 Attendance by departmental officers and OQPC drafter
• 4.15 Private members' Bills and amendments during consideration in detail

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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