Parliament of Queensland Act 2001 (Qld)

Parliament of Queensland Act 2001

An Act to provide for the powers, rights and immunities of the Legislative Assembly, appointment of its officers and committees, establishment of particular committees, qualification for membership of the Legislative Assembly, matters affecting continuation of membership and capacity of members, matters incidental to its existence and for other matters

Chapter 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Parliament of Queensland Act 2001.

2 Commencement This Act commences on 6 June 2002.

3 Definitions The dictionary in the schedule defines particular words used in this Act.

4 Object This Act generally consolidates existing laws incidental to the operation of the Assembly.

5 Relationship between this Act and some other Acts about Parliament (1) This Act contains laws incidental to the operation of the Assembly. (2) The Constitution of Queensland 2001— (a) contains basic statements about the Assembly's membership and procedures and its powers, rights and immunities; and (b) provides for the duration of the Assembly. (3) The Constitution Act 1867 requires a Legislative Assembly to exist, declares the Parliament of Queensland and law-making power in Queensland and has some provisions about the office of Governor. Note— See also the Australia Act 1986 (Cwlth), sections 2 (Legislative powers of Parliaments of States), 3 (Termination of restrictions on legislative powers of Parliaments of States) and 6 (Manner and form of making certain State laws). (4) The Constitution Act Amendment Act 1934 prohibits provision being made for the existence of another legislative body except as provided in the Act. (5) The Parliamentary Service Act 1988 contains laws about administrative and support services for the Assembly, including the administrative powers of the Speaker, the office and powers of the Clerk and the establishment of the parliamentary service.