How are Australian leaders chosen?

Answer 1

The Parliamentary Education Office website states that to become an MP you have to:

- be over 18 years of age

- be an Australian citizen

- pay a campaign fee and

- win a seat by receiving a 50%+1 majority in a general or by-election

To be eligible to receive votes you must:

- be registered with the Australian Electoral Commission

- have your name listed on the ballot paper

To represent a political party you must win a pre-selection ballot held internally by the party; the party will then nominate you as their candidate for a particular seat. Otherwise, you can stand as an independent and fund the campaign yourself.

Answer 2

The people vote for the local member to the House of Reps at each election, the government is formed by the party or parties that hold a majority in the House after the election.
The federal parliament is elected by the people of Australia in general elections. Government is formed by the party (or coalition) that holds the majority of seats in the House of Representatives after the election.
Members of parliament are elected by the citizens of australia, goverment is formed by the parties or parties who hold the majority in the House of Reps.

Answer 3

Members of the Australian Parliament are chosen in a secret ballot by the citizens of Australia in compulsory election's.

Answer 4

Through voting in free and regular elections.

Answer 5

Australia's government is elected by Australian citizens 18 years of age and older. Voting takes place by secret ballot.

Answer 6

By the australians, in elections

Answer 7

By his greatness.