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Becoming an Effective Member of Parliament: Australian Governance Insights

Discover the Australian Parliamentary system, including the role of Members of Parliament and reflections on a parliamentary career. Learn about the Australian Constitution and governing systems. Prepare for a seminar by following the provided instructions before using the presentation. Gain insights into the federation of Australian states, the structure of the Australian Parliament, and the roles of political parties. Examine the party composition in the House of Representatives and the Senate, understanding the responsibilities and functions of government and non-government entities. Explore the significance of federalism and the roles played by Members of Parliament, including their duties as parliamentarians, constituency representatives, and party members.

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Becoming an Effective Member of Parliament: Australian Governance Insights

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  1. Parliamentary Workshop, the National Assembly of Vietnam Hon. Margaret Reid AO Before using this presentation in a seminar do the following: (1) make sure Microsoft Outlook is closed so that receipt of new mail is not notified; (2) make sure that the screensaver is switched off; and (3) before running this PowerPoint presentation ensure that comments are not viewable - Click on the View menu and then click on comments. This comment should then disappear as well as all of the video prompt comments.

  2. Becoming an effective Member of Parliament • The Australian Parliamentary system • Role of Members of Parliament • Reflections on my parliamentary career

  3. Australian Parliamentary System • A constitutional monarchy • A parliamentary democracy • A federation

  4. 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.

  5. Federation of Australian States

  6. 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.

  7. The Australian Parliament • The Queen • The Senate (76 Senators) • The House of Representatives (150 Members)

  8. The Senate • Elected on a state basis (‘states house’) • 6 year terms • President of the Senate • Method of election, filling of vacancies

  9. 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

  10. Australian Political Parties • Government =the Liberal Party of Australia/ The Nationals • Non-government =the Australian Labour Party+ Independents +The Greens

  11. Government Liberal/ The Nationals coalition 82 Non-government ALP 64 Greens 1 Independents 3 68 House of Representatives – Party composition

  12. 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

  13. Role of Members of Parliament Members can be viewed as having three roles: • Parliamentarian • Constituency representative • Party member

  14. 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?

  15. Questions?

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