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It should not be relied upon as being up to date the law or policies may have changed since it was last updated and it should not be relied upon as legal or professional advice or as a substitute for it A suitably qualified professional should be co. Key Concept. Federal parliament has an important role to play in making law in Australia. It must play a dynamic role in responding to changing political, economic and social circumstances that often necessitate change to law.. OF . KENYA. THE 16. TH. ASSOCIATION OF PARLIAMENTARY . LIBRARIES IN EASTERN & SOUTHERN . AFRICA (APLESA) CONFERENCE. . 20. th. – 25. th. April 2015. Nairobi, Kenya . Contemporary Social Dimensions within Parliament Information Base . The . Trigwell. Case. Mr and Mrs . Trigwell. were injured when a vehicle collided with their car after hitting two sheep. They sued the driver of the other car and the owner of the sheep for damages. . is created. . Making an Act of Parliament – Pre-Legislative Process. Once the . Gov. has identified a need to change the law due to lobbying from individuals/groups . etc. , it will draw up a . Green Paper . Mini-Unit 1. Government Systems Unit. Presidential System. President elected every 4 years by electoral college. Based on popular vote. Elected as president (separate from Congress). Could have gridlock in Congress. Overview. Analysis of . Boedoro. & . Boedoro. appeal. 16 members of parliament suspended for allegations of criminal behaviour.. 2 days after motion to suspend lodged, motion of no confidence lodged. Members suspended before motion of no confidence could be debated.. What is the Law Commission?. Established by the . Law Commission Act 1965. Permanent . and . independent . A full-time staff headed up by . five Commissioners. Chairperson. is a . High Court Judge . Critically evaluate the role and impact of Parliament on law-making. Requires adding up the . strengths and weaknesses . and . providing an opinion . based on the evidence provided.. When adding up strengths and weaknesses, attempt to find a . Recap strengths and weaknesses of courts as lawmakers – fill in blank side with corresponding strength/weakness. Add case examples . Strength. Weakness . Allows flexibility through overruling, distinguishing,. Victorian and Commonwealth. Senate. Legislative Council. House of Representatives. Legislative Assembly. Governor-general. Governor. The Australian Parliamentary System. Constitutional Monarchy. Monarch (Queen of UK). SKILLS:. Evaluate:. To carefully appraise or consider the statement and comment on the relative strengths . and . weaknesses, as well as an overall judgement. .. Discuss:. To present a topic from all sides with a reasoned argument for and against a particular issue. You may add your opinion as part of a balanced argument. LAWS. The main work of Parliament is to make laws, debate topical issues and look at how our taxes are spent to help run the country. The issues discussed in Parliament affect us all: health, the environment, transport, jobs, schools, crime. 17/05/2017. @. YourUKParl. Outreach and Engagement Service. A . service from the Houses of . Parliament. Politically neutral. Aim . is to increase . the public’s knowledge . and engagement with work and processes of . The Passing of a bill through parliament BILL ACT Types of bills Government Bills- proposed by ministers (guaranteed to pass through the lower house) Private members’ bills-