A member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law. What is this proposal called?
- A petition
- A ballot
- A Bill ✓
- A portfolio
Why this is the answer
Any proposal to make a new law or change an existing one starts life as a Bill.
This question is from: How are laws made?
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- Who has the power to make or change laws in Australia to benefit the nation?
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