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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of bills homepages, the authoritative sources for verifying the progress of bills are the House of Representatives Votes and Proceedings and the Journals of the Senate.

Constitution Alteration (Local Government) 2013

Type	Government
Originating house	House of Representatives
Status	Passed Both Houses
Portfolio	Attorney-General

Summary

Proposes to alter the Constitution to recognise local government by stating that the Commonwealth can grant financial assistance to local government, including assistance for community and other services. [The bill was passed by an absolute majority of both Houses. The proposal did not proceed to a referendum.]

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time	29/05/13
Second reading moved	29/05/13
Second reading debate	04/06/13
Second reading debate	05/06/13
Second reading agreed to	05/06/13
Third reading agreed to	05/06/13

Senate
Introduced and read a first time	17/06/13
Second reading moved	17/06/13
Second reading debate	19/06/13
Second reading debate	24/06/13
Second reading agreed to	24/06/13
Third reading agreed to	24/06/13

Finally passed both Houses	24/06/13