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The Senate is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament. It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories. It shares the power to make laws with the other House of the Parliament, the House of Representatives.

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Senators

Work of the Senate

Committees

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Committee hearing

 

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Further Resources

About the Senate

General information on the Senate including its composition, role and origins.

Powers, practice and procedures

Publications, guides and other resources on the powers, practice and procedures of the Senate.

Public information and events

Lectures, seminars, exhibitions, conferences and other events to promote understanding of the Senate and the Parliament.

Research and Education

Statistics on the Senate, historical resources and background information on the Senate, the Parliament and public administration.

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Parliament House Calendar

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20 Feb 12
Senate committee hearing
20 Feb 12
Senate committee hearing
21 Feb 12
Senate committee hearing

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