Chapter
2 - Parliamentary Privilege: immunities and powers of the Senate
Powers of the Houses
There are three
distinct powers adhering to the two Houses of the Parliament by virtue of
section 49 of the Constitution: the power of the Houses to determine their own
constitution; the power to conduct inquiries; and the power to punish
contempts.
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