Separation of powers

The power to make and change Australian law is divided between 3 groups

The Parliament

has the power to make and change law.

The Parliament is made up of:

The Executive

has the power to put law into action.

The Executive is made up of:

The Judiciary

has the power to make judgements about law.

The Judiciary is made up of:

The Executive must be part of and responsible to the Parliament.

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