the control used by a political party to encourage its members in Parliament to vote together

the council of ministers which advises the Governor-General and gives legal form to cabinet decisions

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

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

a commitment by individual cabinet ministers to the position adopted by the majority of cabinet

a weekly debate in the House of Representatives during which Members may speak about any matter of concern to them or their constituents

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 [..]

a matter that has been referred to a parliamentary committee for consideration and report; a subject being considered by a committee

A Glossary of Parliamentary Words

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 [..]