Are political parties mentioned or written in the Australian Constitution?

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Political parties were not mentioned in the Australian Constitution until 1977 when section 15 – which outlines how casual vacancies in the Senate are filled – was changed. While political parties are now generally mentioned, no specific party is named. Under the change, if the vacating senator represented a political party, the vacancy is filled by a member of the same political party.

The green House of Representatives. There are people sitting in seats arranged in a U-shape.

The House of Representatives.

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The House of Representatives.

The green House of Representatives. There are people sitting in seats arranged in a U-shape.

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