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Paragraph 39 Composition of Senate

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(1)

The Senate shall consist of sixteen members (in this Constitution referred to as “Senators”) who shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Public Seal in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

(2)

Nine Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister.

(3)

Four Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition.

(4)

Three Senators shall be appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.

(5)

Whenever any person vacates his seat as a Senator for any reason other than a dissolution of Parliament, the Governor-General shall as soon as practicable appoint a person to fill the vacancy under the same provisions of this Article as those under which the person whose seat has became vacant was appointed.