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Australia Government

Australia is governed by a federal constitutional monarchy under a parliamentary democracy. Ask questions here about Australian government history, organization and traditions.

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How long did earl of Hopetoun serve as Governor General of Australia?

From the 1st of Jan 1901 to the 9 January 1903 when hos resignation took effect.

What is the difference between the government and the opposition parties?

The government has a majority of seats in the lower house of parliament, hence they became the government and the opposition became the opposition.

The opposition provides a check on the government by debating them and keeping them accountable, in Australia at the moment the opposition is more conservative than the Labor government.

Why are two houses required in Federal Government?

One to make the law, and one to approve of the Newley made law. They decide wether it shal be made as a law or not.

What makes Julia gillard a great leader?

Julia Gillard was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Australia. Things that make her a great leader include that she is a superior negotiator and her resilience.

What must happen to pass an amendment in Australia?

Both the lower and higher house in parliament must veto the amendment and also the people of Australia to vote via a reffarenum.

What is the role of the government department?

To enforce and administer the laws relevant to that department

How did common law arrive in Australia?

Australia's legal system was basically adopted from the British legal system along with common law.

What is the purpose of the state government?

If you mean state government as in countries it is to maintain Order and make things easy for the governed. If you mean American state government has very little point apart from when America was formed the states were already in exstistance and people we reluctant to get rid of them hence America is actually more like an organisation with different countries in them than a single country

Does the government need a majority in the senate?

No, As government is formed in the lower house there is no requirement for a senate majority, infact due to the voting systems more often than not no ohe party or group holds a majority in the Senate.

How Are American And Australian Government Different?

In terms of structure the main difference is in relation to the Executive arm of government.

In the USA, they elect their president at an election, the president then forms his cabinet with whoever he likes and they run the country.

In Australia, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet come from within the parliament. After an election, the party that holds a majority in the lower house forms government, the leader of that party becomes the Prime Minister and the ministers are selected from within the party.

What are some examples of specific powers in the Australian constitution?

Trade, Marriage and Postal Services and the other heads of power listed in sections 51 of the Constitution.

What part of the government is responsible for Tourism?

Tourism isnt the domain of one level of government, all levels of government may promote tourism domestically or internationally.

What can you tell about Australia's government just by it's map?

You can tell that australia is a federation, by the fact there are states within australia. A map would also probably indicate that the seat of government is in canberra, by virtue that canberra would show as the nations capital.

Who is the local member of Parliament for Melbourne?

The local member for melbourne to the commonwealth parliament is Adam Bandt MP, a member of the Greens party.

What is Julia gillard's eye color?

There are brown

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They're actually hazel, so obviously do a very convincing impression of brown. But if you look through some photos, they appear blue, in others they appear green and in other they appear brown. The only eye colour that does that is hazel.

Also, in the early section of the book "The Making of Julia Gillard" by Jacqueline Kent, Kent describes Gillard's eyes as being hazel in colour. Given that an enormous amount of research went into the book - including several interviews with Gillard herself - I'd imagine that information was accurate.

Why did people think federation ws a bad idea?

Well, people voted overwhelmingly in favor of federation, so most people thought it a good idea. But the case against was generally along the lines of

-Why change? Colonies working fine as is

-We dont want to loose power

- It will cost too much money

What is the local government area for Punchbowl?

Punchbowl, NSW, is within the boundaries of both the City of Bankstown and the City of Canterbury, the Mayor of each is Tania Mihailuk and Brian Robson respectively.

Which international group Australia is in?

Australia holds membership in a few international groups including the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, ASEAN, the WTO and APEC.

Why do the boundaries of electorates keep changing?

Essentially because the population keeps changing.

Each electorate needs to have about the same amount of voting population, as the population moves hence they need to redraw electorate boundaries. By ensuring there are close to the same amount of people in each electorate nation wide, each persons vote is worth about the same.

How do you work in a team?

Look out for number 1, YOU! There is not "I" in "team" but you are the most important person on that team, always. If the team around you is not pulling their fair share, you are not on a good team. Do what you are supposed to do for the team and don't let them down. If you do your part and others do not, at least you know you were true to your own principles and you can always choose to leave that team for another.

What are four services provided by the local government?

Maintenance of local roads, rubbish collection, parks and reserves, development managment.