How a bill becomes an act of parliament.

There are 7 stages which a bill has to go through to become a law. First, the bill is introduced to the house of representatives. Then it goes onto the next stage which is the first reading. During the first reading MP’s debate whether the bill should go onto the next stage which is the select committee stage. A select committee of MP’s carefully considers the bill. They read and listen to the views and recommendations of the public. During the next stage which is the second reading, they do a review of what the select committee recommends and decides whether it will proceed onto the next stage which is the committee of the whole house. The committee of the whole house members debates the bill by part. During the third reading, they have a final debate on the bill, and look at it as a whole and consider what will happen if the bill becomes a law. Then there's the final stage which is called royal assent. During this stage the governor-general signs the bill agreeing that It should become an act of parliament and pass into law.

Samoan Language Week

Happy Samoan Language week!! The theme for this year is  'Lalaga Le si'osi omaga mo se lumana'i manuia'. Although I can not speak fluent Samoan, I think that it is important for everyone to learn and hold onto the language, so that they can speak it in the future. This can help our next generations to learn their language and be able to speak it, too people that are Samoan or to people that can understand the language. I think that learning the language of your heritage can maintain your culture, and strengthen your identity. Some things that can help us progress the languages we speak, is to go to church with fluent speakers or take classes. Languages are important in every aspect of our lives because it allows people to communicate with others, and understand the meaning of speaking those languages.