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party discipline
the control used by a political party to encourage its members in Parliament to vote together
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federal executive council
the council of ministers which advises the Governor-General and gives legal form to cabinet decisions
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deliberative vote
a vote in Parliament which has as much value as any other vote, as opposed to a casting vote, held by the Speaker and some committee chairs
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house of review
a name often used to refer to the Senate, meaning a house which provides a second look or a close re-examination of matters considered in the other house
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cabinet solidarity
a commitment by individual cabinet ministers to the position adopted by the majority of cabinet
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grievance debate
a weekly debate in the House of Representatives during which Members may speak about any matter of concern to them or their constituents
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notice paper
the document issued each sitting day which lists all outstanding business before a house of Parliament (including orders of the day, notices of motion, notices of intention to present bills as well as [..]
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A Glossary of Parliamentary Words
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absolute majority
More than half the total votes of all those eligible to vote; in a house of Parliament, one more than half the votes of the total number of members of the house, whether they are present or not, as op [..]
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accountable
able to be called on to explain ones actions. Ministers are accountable to Parliament for actions they take while in office
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