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address
A formal communication from the House of Representatives to the Crown in which the House makes known its views. They are usually in reply to a Speech from the Throne or to commend appropriations for O [..]
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address in reply
The House’s response to the Speech from the Throne delivered at the beginning of each session of Parliament.
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adjournment
Bringing a sitting of the House to a close. For example, “The House now stands adjourned”. It also describes the period between sittings of the House. (compare with recess)
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amendment
A change to a bill or motion being considered by the House or a select committee.
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annual review
Scrutiny by the House and its committees of the performance for the previous financial year, and current operations, of Government departments, Officers of Parliament, Crown entities, State enterprise [..]
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appropriation bill
A Government bill that seeks authority from Parliament to spend public money and incur liabilities. Details of the Government’s spending plans are set out in papers that are presented in association w [..]
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assent
See Royal assent.
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attorney-general
The chief law officer of the Crown and the Minister responsible for the country’s administration of the law and for providing legal advice to the Government. Before the first reading of a bill the Att [..]
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aye
An old English word for yes used when votes are cast in support of a motion in the House. For example, “All those in favour say Aye”.
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ayes
The votes of members who vote in support of a motion. (Compare with Noes)
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