1.0 Context of legislation

This chapter considers legislation in its broadest context.

• 1.1 Legislation and the general law
• 1.2 Why legislation is needed
• 1.3 How legislation operates on a matter
• 1.4 The power of the Parliament of Queensland
• 1.5 How Parliament makes legislation or authorises the making of legislation
• 1.6 Information about the following chapters
• 1.7 Glossary