How and why to submit statements on draft laws (this also goes in addition to complaining and complaining)

Anyone aged 14 or over can give a public opinion or professional criticism on almost all draft laws directly on the Parliament website. Parliament uses this as a mood picture and expert check.

For what reason?

• Direct democracy: You can communicate your opinion, concerns or suggestions for improvement directly to politicians.
• Mood picture: The MPs and ministries see exactly what the population or experts think of a draft.
• Quality control: Laws are often complex. Statements reveal technical errors, unfair hardships or bureaucratic hurdles that the ministries missed.

These opinions must be discussed in Parliament. Unfortunately, what is written in this and other forums is not the case.

Link: Comment on legislative initiatives | Austrian Parliament