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Diagram: Role of the Senate

Catalogue no: 0171

Source/copyright: PEO

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

Description

This diagram illustrates the various roles of the Senate. Senators:

  • sit on Senate committees
  • considers bills
  • represents interests of different groups and parties
  • debates matters of national and state interest
  • scrutinises the power of executive government.