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Policy development of a government Bill

2.1 The nature of policy
2.2 Is a new law needed
2.3 Power to make the law
2.4 Bill or subordinate legislation
2.5 Portfolio Bills
2.6 Statute Law Bills
2.7 Sponsoring a Bill
2.8 Role of officers
2.9 Timetable
2.10 Obtaining appropriate advice
2.11 Considering FLPs
2.12 Matters needing consideration

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2.3 Power to make the law

The State has very wide powers to make laws, including laws having extraterritorial effect if some connection with the State can be established, but the State's powers are subject to the Australian Constitution. See Chapter 1.4 for more information on the Parliament's power.

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Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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