7.3 Preparation of Bills

Assistance with the preparation of Bills and amendments to Bills is a matter for Parliamentary Counsel, not the Parliamentary Service. Parliamentary Counsel drafts all Government Bills, and on request from Members drafts Private Members' Bills. It is desirable that Members seek the assistance of Parliamentary Counsel to draft Bills, because Parliamentary Counsel will use appropriate, consistent language and draw attention to the fundamental legislative principles contained in the Legislative Standards Act 1992. Regard should be had to the Queensland Legislation Handbook for further details about the role and processes of Parliamentary Counsel.

Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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