| Reference | Title | Date of Issue | Word | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Useful reference sources and contact details | December 2025 | 244KB | 106KB |
| B | Responsibilities of a legislation liaison officer | December 2025 | 173KB | 98KB |
| C | Standard format for a bid for the legislation programme | December 2025 | 260KB | 72KB |
| D | Standard format for a request for a variation to the legislation programme | December 2025 | 230KB | 72KB |
| E1 | Minor policy approval—checklist | December 2025 | 217KB | 103KB |
| E2 | Minor policy approval—sample letter to the Prime Minister | December 2025 | 181KB | 101KB |
| F1 | Cover sheet for an explanatory memorandum for a bill introduced for the first time in the House of Representatives or the Senate | December 2025 | 97KB | 46KB |
| F2 | for government amendments to a bill already before the House of Representatives or the Senate | December 2025 | 127KB | 45KB |
| F3 | Cover sheet for a correction or addendum to an explanatory memorandum | December 2025 | 116KB | 46KB |
| F4 | Cover sheet for a correction or addendum to an explanatory memorandum | December 2025 | 115KB | 46KB |
| F5 | Cover sheet for a revised explanatory memorandum for a bill for introduction in the second house to take account of amendments made in the first house | December 2025 | 113KB | 45KB |
| F6 | Cover sheet for a combined explanatory memorandum | December 2025 | 90KB | 46KB |
| G | Requirements for documentation | December 2025 | 216KB | 103KB |
| H | Legislation overview | December 2025 | 277KB | 105KB |
| I | Legislation process—checklist | December 2025 | 250KB | 104KB |
| J | Standard timeframes for legislative projects | December 2025 | 436KB | 337KB |
The purpose of this handbook and guidance material is to provide a description of the procedures involved in making Commonwealth Acts, especially the procedures coordinated by PM&C.