becomes an Act Leo Introduction: The bill is introduced, and MPs have time to read and consider it. | MPs may be Iob- bied to create or change laws. First copy printed Leo First Reading: MPs debate and vote on | the bill. It is then sent to a select committee. Sine The select committee listens to submissions and studies the bill in detail. It may suggest changes be made. ‘The public can make submis- sions on the bill. Petetoce os Second Reading: | The main debate on the principles of the bill. | MPs may be lob- bied to accept or reject a bill. Committee of the House MPs debate and vote on the bill clause by clause. [Etaoin Third Reading: Final debate. Royal Assent: Governor-General signs the bill, making it an Act. Statute copy printed