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A Bill is a proposed law. After a bill passes both Houses of Parliament and receives assent, it becomes an act.
Explanatory notes explain the purpose of the Bill and outline the provisions of the Bill. They are attached to the First Print of a bill.
Find more information about Bills and Explanatory Notes.
When a bill is introduced to Parliament it needs to go through several stages before becoming law. One of the stages is the Second Reading.
In the Second Reading, the member who introduced the bill will 'outline the principles of the bill' followed by a debate of the bill.
For more information about Second Reading speeches.
