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Becoming an effective Member of Parliament • The Australian Parliamentary system • Role of Members of Parliament • Reflections on my parliamentary career
Australian Parliamentary System • A constitutional monarchy • A parliamentary democracy • A federation
Australian Constitution Australia is a federation of States which each have their own constitutions, governments and laws. The Australian Constitution originated as an agreement under which the former colonies came together as States in a federation. The Constitution establishes the form of the national government and sets out the basis for relations between the national government and the States.
Federalism • The Australian Government is responsible for certain matters (eg, defence, foreign affairs). • State Governments are responsible for certain matters (eg, health, education). • Many Australian Government and State Government functions overlap.
The Australian Parliament • The Queen • The Senate (76 Senators) • The House of Representatives (150 Members)
The Senate • Elected on a state basis (‘states house’) • 6 year terms • President of the Senate • Method of election, filling of vacancies
The House of Representatives • Approx. twice number of Senators • Elected on basis of population (seats of equal size) • 3 year terms • House where government is formed
Australian Political Parties • Government =the Liberal Party of Australia/ The Nationals • Non-government =the Australian Labour Party+ Independents +The Greens
Government Liberal/ The Nationals coalition 82 Non-government ALP 64 Greens 1 Independents 3 68 House of Representatives – Party composition
The Senate – Party composition Government Liberal/ The Nationals Coalition 35 Non Government ALP - 28 Australian Democrats - 7 Greens - 2 Independents - 3 One Nation - 1 No. of Senators76 Majority39 On a tied vote the question is resolved in the negative
Role of Members of Parliament Members can be viewed as having three roles: • Parliamentarian • Constituency representative • Party member
Reflections on my parliamentary career • What motivated me to become a member of Parliament? • What did I try to achieve? • How did I learn to become effective?