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Home – Parliament of Australia
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Senators and Members – Parliament of Australia
151 members. Who is a Member? The House of Representatives has 151 Members, each representing one geographic area of Australia. Members are elected for a 3 year term and when in parliament take part in debate on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of the people in their electorate.
Parliament Explained Democracy – Parliament of Australia
Thursday, 16 June 2022 in . What is democracy? Democracy means ‘rule by the people’. The word comes from the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ (the people) and ‘kratos’ (to rule).
Members – Parliament of Australia
The House of Representatives has 151 Members, each representing one geographic area of Australia. Members are elected for a 3 year term and when in parliament take part in debate on proposed laws and public policy, representing the views of the people in their electorate.
Macroeconomic Outlook – Parliament of Australia
Source: Australian Government, Budget Strategy and Outlook: Budget Paper No. 1: 2023–24, 6. Real GDP growth. A key indicator of a country’s economic health is its gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a given period.Australia’s real GDP –after adjusting for inflation – is projected to grow by 1.5% in …
The Australian Constitution – Parliament of Australia
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The Mabo decision – Parliament of Australia
Cultural warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following contains the names, voices, and images of deceased persons. Each year Mabo Day is celebrated across Australia on 3 June, as part of National Reconciliation Week, honouring Mer Island man Edward Koiki 'Eddie' Mabo.
About Parliament – Parliament of Australia
Note: Information about the legal framework for these four departments is contained in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 Publications and policies. There are a number of publications that explain the work of the Parliament, and the various practices and procedures of the chambers, as well as policies about the workings of Parliament House.
Parliament Explained Federation – Parliament of Australia
Tuesday, 5 July 2022 in . What is Federation? Australia became a nation on 1 January 1901 when six British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia.