The Australian Parliament
The Australian Parliament meets in Canberra, the nation's capital.
The Australian Government is formed by the group that has the support of the majority – more than half – of the members in the House of Representatives.
The Australian Parliament meets in Canberra, the nation's capital.
The Australian Government is formed by the group that has the support of the majority – more than half – of the members in the House of Representatives.
The Senate is one of the 2 houses of the Australian Parliament. Senators are elected by the people of Australia.
The Senate:
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
This diagram illustrates the composition of the Australian Parliament. The Australian Parliament is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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The House of Representatives is one of the 2 houses of the Australian Parliament. Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the people of Australia.
The House of Representatives is where the Australian Government is formed.
The House:
Discover the structure and key functions of the Australian Parliament with this short video.