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What is the Governor-General responsible for?

Answer: Signs the bills that the Australian Parliament passes

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Signs the bills that the Australian Parliament passes

Directs High Court Justices on their cases

Approves the federal budget

Conducts federal elections and referendums

Chapter: Government and the law in Australia

The Governor-General’s role includes: signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent) ...

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