Political Parties in Australia
Currently in government. Centre left politics. Platforms include fee free TAFE, strengthening medicare, making child care cheaper.
The Australian Labor Party
A set of rules that outline how Australia is run.
The Lower House, where government is formed, green in colour
The House of Representatives
Australia's previous Prime Minister, before Anthony Albanese
Scott Morrison
A system of Government where citizens have a say in decision making
Democracy
Opposition Party in coalition with the Liberals, focus on regional Australia, local leader is Shane Love
The Nationals
The concept that law-making power should be shared between three (mostly) separate groups in the country.
The Separation of Powers
The Upper House, red in colour, contains 76 senators (twelve for each state, and two for each territory)
The Senate
Peter Dutton
Australia's type of democracy, where citizens elect politicians to represent them in parliament
Representative Democracy
Famously left wing, key policies include legalising cannabis, First Nations Justice, climate change.
The Australian Greens
A single member of Parliament who chooses not to join a political party
An Independent
A symbol of royal authority in the House of Representatives
The Mace
Represents the King in Parliament. David Hurley.
The Governor General
The type of voting system Australia has. Where citizens number candidates in order of preference.
Preferential Voting
Their leader is Pauline Hanson, into nationalism, believes Australia should stay Australian
One Nation
The three levels of government
Federal, State, Local
A symbol of power in the Senate, used when ushering the President of the Senate in and out of parliament
The Black Rod
Carries the black rod into the Senate
Usher of the Black Rod
The number of votes a candidate needs to win. If a candidate does not have this, it goes to a second round count.
Absolute Majority
Their leader is Craig Kelly, against vaccines and mandatory lockdowns, into nuclear energy, yellow and black logos
State Government
The top level decision making group in Parliament. Includes ministers
The Cabinet
Who is our head of state?
The King (represented by the Governor General)
Greek for 'rule by the people'
demos kratos