Parliament of Australia
Parliament of Australia | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | Senate House of Representatives |
| Leadership | |
| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
| Instant-runoff voting | |
Last Senate election | 21 May 2022 |
Last House of Representatives election | 21 May 2022 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | |
The Parliament of Australia is the supreme legislative body of Australia, consisting of three elements: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. It is a bicameral legislature, meaning it has two separate chambers.
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Parliament of Australia is composed of the following:
Monarch[edit | edit source]
The Monarch of Australia is the ceremonial head of state and is represented in Australia by the Governor-General. The current monarch is Charles III.
Senate[edit | edit source]
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Australia. It consists of 76 senators, with each of the six states represented by 12 senators and each of the two territories represented by 2 senators. Senators are elected using a single transferable vote system.
House of Representatives[edit | edit source]
The House of Representatives is the lower house of the Parliament of Australia. It consists of 151 members, each representing an electoral division. Members are elected using an instant-runoff voting system.
Functions[edit | edit source]
The primary functions of the Parliament of Australia include:
- Making and amending laws
- Representing the people of Australia
- Overseeing the government
- Approving the budget
Legislative Process[edit | edit source]
The legislative process in the Parliament of Australia involves several stages:
1. **Introduction**: A bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. 2. **First Reading**: The bill is read for the first time and copies are distributed. 3. **Second Reading**: Members debate the general principles of the bill. 4. **Committee Stage**: The bill is examined in detail by a committee. 5. **Third Reading**: The final version of the bill is debated and voted on. 6. **Other House**: The bill is sent to the other house, where it undergoes a similar process. 7. **Royal Assent**: If both houses pass the bill, it is sent to the Governor-General for royal assent and becomes law.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Government of Australia
- Prime Minister of Australia
- Governor-General of Australia
- Australian Constitution
- Federalism in Australia
- Elections in Australia
Categories[edit | edit source]
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