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Making a Law

The Parliamentary process of law making in NSW is similar to that of other Australian and Westminster-style Parliaments. Broadly the proposed law (Bill), once drafted, is introduced in one house (most commonly the Lower House) where it must pass through three stages. If it survives this it passes to the second house (most often the Upper House) acting as a house of review, where it must pass through the same process again. If both houses agree on it (or its version as amended by either house), it passes on to the Governor of NSW for approval (the Royal Assent) after which it becomes an Act of Parliament and part of the Law of NSW.

The Chart below gives a more detailed overview of the process.



For further information on the law making process see: learn about how law is made.


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