What A Bill Is

• A bill is The idea is called a Bill and writing it up is called drafting it. It is the same as when you write a draft copy or some work before you do a good copy.
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• The Bill has its first reading in Parliament. It is read by the MP who supports it. This is the first time MPs can vote for or against it.
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• The Bill is sent to a Select Committee. The committee studies it in detail. Any interested person can submit ideas on the Bill to this committee.
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• The Bill is now signed by the Governor-General and it becomes an Act of Parliament and therefore one of the laws of our society.