Australian Federal Politics

Australian federal politics involves the national government, which represents the entire country. It’s divided into three main branches: the Parliament, the Executive (Prime Minister and Cabinet), and the Judiciary. The Parliament has two houses: the House of Representatives, where members represent regions, and the Senate, which reviews legislation. Political parties, mainly Labor and Liberal-National, compete in elections to form government. The party with the majority in the House of Representatives usually leads the executive branch, headed by the Prime Minister. This system ensures representation, law-making, and governance aligned with democratic principles, balancing regional interests and national policy.