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With the passing of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) On 1 January 1901, Australia came into being as a nation, more specifically, a federation. The structure and many of the procedures of the Commonwealth Parliament are also laid down in the Commonwealth Constitution.
Determines government
the political party with the highest number of elected members in this house forms the government
Initiates laws
Reviews legislation
Reviews bills already passed in the lower house- can reject or amend any proposed law.
It can dissolve both houses and call for a new election double dissolution powers s.57
It appoints judges to the courts. Has the power to appoint a Prime minister if the election results in a hung parliament or dismiss a Prime Minister who has lost the confidence of parliament or who is acting unlawfully (like the dismissal of the Whitlam Government in the 1970s).
Legislative Council
Upper House 40 members Eight regions provide 5 members
4 year terms
Roles
Make new laws
Roles
Similar to the senate (except of course it does not represent the states) House of review for legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly Scrutinising, debating and sometimes amending or rejecting legislation that has been proposed Bills can be initiated here (except money