4.5 Presentation and first reading

The Leader of the House coordinates the legislative program brought before the Legislative Assembly. The specific timing of a Bill's presentation is arranged by the Leader of the House in liaison with other Ministers in charge of legislation and with the Clerk of the Parliament.

On presentation, the Bill is read a first time without any question being put, that is, there is no motion and no debate. The Bill is read a first time by the Clerk of the Parliament reading its short title aloud.

The Queensland Parliamentary Procedures Handbook contains important detail about the general procedure for the introduction of a Bill.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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