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The Constitution provides that on the presentation of proposed laws for assent, the Governor-General declares, according to his discretion but subject to the Constitution, that he assents in the Queen’s name, or that he withholds assent, or that he reserves assent for the Queen’s pleasure, or he may recommend amendments. Before assenting, the Governor-General formally receives […]
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Royal Assent to Legislation
December 20th, 2022 
Awake Goy Royal Assent to Bills: The Constitution requires legislation to receive “royal assent”, by the Governor-General as the Sovereign’s representative, or by the Sovereign directly. See further details within email: See Section 58 from the ‘Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act’: Please also note that in Victoria, a body called ‘SARC’ (Scrutiny of Acts and Regilations Committee) […]
With Queen’s Assent, Brexit Deal Becomes Law With Hours To Spare
December 31st, 2020 Awake Goy The queen has given the Brexit trade deal her royal assent, meaning the legislation has now officially become law – just hours before the U.K. fully and economically leaves the European Union. For the last 11 months, the U.K. and the EU have been in a transition period during which the U.K. had left the […]
