Developing legislation with the Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel

Find our legislative process handbook, guide to preparing an explanatory memorandum and template, notes on preparing statutory rules.

Legislative process handbook

This document explains how Acts of Parliament are developed, and also includes information for navigating, understanding, and working with those Acts.

Legislative Process Handbook - Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel
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Guide to preparing an explanatory memorandum and template

This document assists in the preparation of an explanatory memorandum for a Bill. It covers:

  • Purpose and Process: The role of an explanatory memorandum and the steps to prepare and finalise it.
  • Clause Notes: Guidance on writing notes, including the level of detail required and the expectations of the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee.
  • Examples and Tips: Practical information to help improve the quality of the memorandum.
  • Template: A standard template to ensure the document follows the correct format and style.
Guide to preparing an explanatory memorandum - Office the Chief Parliamentary Counsel
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Preparing statutory rules - notes for guidance

This document provides help with the preparation of draft Statutory Rules and the process for making them.

Notes for guidance on the preparation of statutory rules - Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel Victoria
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