Become AuggieStudy / Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
The Australian Parliament
- The Australian Government is also called Federal or Commonwealth
- Parliament has two Houses: Representatives and Senate
- House of Representatives: Lower House, People's House, 150+ members
- Seats for each state and territory depend on population
- Senate: Upper House, House of Review, States' House
- 76 senators: 12 per state, 2 each for ACT and NT
| House | Also called | Members |
|---|---|---|
| House of Representatives | Lower House, People's House | Over 150 MPs; seats based on population |
| Senate | Upper House, House of Review, States' House | 76 senators: 12 per state, 2 each for ACT and NT |
- Australian Parliament
- House of RepresentativesOver 150 MPs, one per electorate
- Senate76 senators
- 6 states12 senators each
- ACT and NT2 senators each
Key facts
- Australian Government = Federal or Commonwealth Government.
- Two Houses: House of Representatives and Senate.
- House of Representatives: Lower House, People's House; over 150 members.
- MPs per state/territory based on population.
- Senate: Upper House, House of Review, States' House.
- 76 senators: 12 per state, 2 each for the ACT and NT.