Appointment
Historical
Administrator and Deputies
Official Secretary
Prerogative powers
Dissolution
New Government commissioned without dissolution
Advice to dissolve not accepted
No advice to dissolve
Simultaneous dissolution of both Houses
Functions in relation to the Parliament
Functions in relation to the Executive Government
Functions in relation to the Judiciary
Non-legislative powers
Section 49
Section 50
Legislative power
Constitutional provisions
Removal of justices from office
Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry
The meaning of ‘misbehaviour’ and ‘incapacity’
Parliamentary Commission to investigate misbehaviour or incapacity
The courts as a check on the power of Parliament
Jurisdiction of the courts in matters of privilege
The right of Parliament to the service of its Members in priority to the claims of the courts
Attendance of parliamentary employees in court or their arrest
Parliament and the courts—other matters
Constitution alteration bills passed by one House only
Constitution alteration bills not submitted to referendum
Referendum
Distribution to electors of arguments for and against proposed
Dispute over validity of referendum
Referendum results
National votes for other purposes—plebiscites
Review of the Constitution
The Government—making and unmaking
The initiation and consideration of legislation
Seeking information on and clarification of government policy
Surveillance, appraisal and criticism of government administration
Consideration of financial proposals and examination of public accounts
Inquiry by committee
Ventilation of grievances and matters of interest or concern
Receiving petitions
Examination of delegated legislation
Prerequisites for fulfilling functions