Parliament makes Statute Law Parliament enacts legislation. Bills are introduced into Parliament, they are passed and are given the Royal Assent by the Governor-General . Parliament can delegate its law-making power to the Executive Council, Ministers, government departments, local authorities and other bodies. These subordinates can then make laws but only within the limits laid down in the enabling Acts. Examples of delegated legislation include regulations, orders in council, proclamations, notices, bylaws, rules and ordinances.
Parliament can also change the law.
Laws are commonly changed by 'Amending Acts' which introduce modifications and additions. These developments will often be in response to changing economic or social conditions, or to cases where the law has proved to be unworkable or difficult. Although Parliament is the main source of law, it is also shaped by the courts. The courts decide how existing laws are to be interpreted and applied. The decisions of the courts create what is called common law.