The governor-general then signs the bill, sending messages to the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, who notify their respective houses of the governor-general's action. Now, the bill is sent to the governor-general's residence by the house in which it originated. In Australia, the formal ceremony of granting assent in parliament has not been regularly used since the early 20th century. In all of the realms, however, assent is more often granted or signified outside the legislature, with each house being notified separately.
In Commonwealth realms, assent may be granted by the Sovereign in person, by the governor-general in person, or by a deputy acting for the governor-general.
