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Diagram: Governor-General - Parliamentary duties

Catalogue no: 0105

Source/copyright: PEO/Auspic

Parliamentary Education Office, 2008. Please visit the Image Library page for important information about use of images.

Description

This diagram illustrates the Governor-General's parliamentary duties.

The Governor-General acts on behalf of the Queen. The Governor-General oversees the activity of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and from time to time, formally instructs both Houses.