Drafting directions

Long and short title of Bills and references to proposed Acts

Names of instruments and provision units of instruments

Portfolio for cover page of Bill

Commencement provisions

Simplified outlines

Definitions

Asterisking to identify defined terms

Numbering and lettering

Special rules for Tax Code drafting

Alternative text for images in legislation

English usage, gender-specific and gender-neutral language, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Use of various expressions in draft legislation

Taxation

Application of legislation in relation to various maritime and external areas

Conferral and exercise of powers (including by Governor-General)

Criminal law and law enforcement

Regulatory powers

Commonwealth bodies

Tribunals and other administrative bodies--various matters

Subordinate legislation

Evidence and proof (including oaths and affirmations)

Legislation that refers to or affects Australian governments or jurisdictions

Implementing Commonwealth agreements (including treaties and conventions etc.)

Provisions that make the Commonwealth liable to make a payment

References to cases in notes

References to the Parliament

Dealings with instructors

Referral of drafts to agencies

Amendments requiring consultation under an intergovernmental agreement

Changes using FPC's editorial powers and statute law revision amendments

Legal advice on issues arising during drafting

Legislation Approval Process

Deputy Speaker's and Chair's amendments, and changes to Minister's copy of Bill

Parliamentary amendments--various matters

Sections 53 and 56 of the Constitution--Bills and parliamentary amendments

Presentation of Bills for Royal Assent