OBS_VALUE: There is no legal requirement to consult the public, but the consultation of specialized agencies and Social Partners, e.g. Economic Chambers or Chambers of Labour, is required. Moreover, regional or local governments have to be consulted on new federal legislative proposals. It addition, even if not explicitly required by a certain legal provision, it is common practice that public consultation procedures take place with regard to any new federal draft law before it is discussed and enacted by the Austrian Parliament. Such consultations are published on the website of the Parliament and open to anybody who wants to comment.