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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution

Royal assent to Bills.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Provision
58
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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When a proposed law passed by both Houses of the Parliament is presented to the Governor-General for the Queen’s assent, he shall declare, according to his discretion, but subject to this Constitution, that he assents in the Queen’s name, or that he withholds assent, or that he reserves the law for the Queen’s pleasure. Recommendations by Governor-General. The Governor-General may return to the House in which it originated any proposed law so presented to him, and may transmit therewith any amendments which he may recommend, and the Houses may deal with the recommendation.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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