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Government and the Law › Government Structure
What happens when a bill is passed by both houses of Parliament in Australia?
- It is reviewed by the High Court
- It is sent to the Governor-General for royal assent before becoming law
- The Prime Minister must sign it
- It becomes law immediately
Why this is the correct answer
Once a bill passes both the House of Representatives and the Senate, it is sent to the Governor-General, who grants royal assent on behalf of the Crown, formally making it law. This final step is a constitutional requirement before any legislation can take effect.