How are decisions made in the cabinet carried out?
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Cabinet is made up of the Prime Minister and top-level ministers, and is the main decision-making body of the Australian Government. Decisions made by Cabinet can be carried out in a number of ways.
Cabinet can direct that a bill – a proposed law – be drafted to make or change a law. For example, if Cabinet decides to introduce a bill to do with health, the Minister for Health works with the Department of Health to prepare the bill. If the bill passes the Australian Parliament, the minister and their department are responsible for putting the law into action. Cabinet can also direct a government department to investigate an issue and make recommendations. A Cabinet decision might be carried out by the relevant minister directing their department to take steps to implement a policy.
From policy to law.
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
From policy to law.
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Description
This diagram illustrates the role of executive government in turning policy into law.
1. The executive government decides policy then drafts and introduces bills to the Parliament.
2. Bills are considered by the Parliament.
3. If passed by the Parliament, the bills are approved by the Governor-General.
4. Bills become Acts of Parliament and therefore laws, which are administered by government departments.
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