What countries have influenced Australia's government?

Answer 1

Australia is a self governing state, so there is no direct influence over Australia by Another Country. However, countries can have an influence on particular decisions or areas, especially where trade is involved.

Countries that may exert such influence would include The USA, China and Japan.

Answer 2

Australia has been influenced by many different countries. The main country that australia has been influenced by is britain.

British settlers arrived in Australia in 1788 and the extent of the British influence is still evident today. The British Union Jack features predominantly on our national flag and the Queen is Australia's Head of State. British models also form the basis of Australia's legal and political systems, as well providing our national language. Before 1945, many people, including Australians themselves, considered Australia to be nothing more than a British colony; a nation whose national identity was relatively indistinct from the British. During this period of Australia's history, our modes of entertainment, food, fashion, sporting culture and our social values and attitudes were largely dictated by British culture. Popular contemporary sports like cricket, horse racing and Rugby union were all originally transferred to Australia from Britain. Australia and Britain also share many great sporting traditions like rugby internationals and Ashes cricket matches.

Answer 3

The main countries whom have influenced Australia's Government are the Britain and the American. The Australian follow a Westminster system of Government inherited from British.