4.0 The parliamentary process

This chapter examines the passage of a Bill through the Legislative Assembly. It focuses on government Bills in ordinary circumstances, and is aimed mainly at helping departmental officers responsible for the progress of a Bill. For more detailed information on Queensland parliamentary processes, see The Queensland Parliamentary Procedures Handbook and the Legislative Assembly’s standing rules and orders.

• 4.1 Parliament of Queensland
• 4.2 Timing of the introduction of a Bill
• 4.3 Explanatory notes
• 4.4 Messages from the Governor
• 4.5 Human rights – Statements of Compatibility
• 4.6 Presentation and first reading
• 4.7 Bills referred to portfolio committees
• 4.8 Amendments during consideration in detail
• 4.9 Second reading
• 4.10 Consideration in detail stage
• 4.11 Third reading and long title
• 4.12 Cognate debates
• 4.13 Record of Proceedings
• 4.14 Attendance by departmental officers and OQPC drafter (other than for portfolio committee)
• 4.15 Private members' Bills and amendments during consideration in detail