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Government

The Australian Government puts Australian law into action, provides government services and makes decisions on behalf of the nation. Learn more about the Australian Government, including how it is formed, Cabinet and its role.

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Cabinet

Find out more about who is in Cabinet and how it works with this fact sheet.

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Government

This fact sheet explores the responsibilities of the Australian Government, how it is formed, minority government and the principle of responsible government.

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Forming the Australian Government quiz

How much do you know about how the Australian Government is formed?

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Forming the Australian Government interactive poster

Find out how the Australian Government is formed and who makes up the Executive with this interactive poster.

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Prime Minister

Understand the role of the Prime Minister with this fact sheet.

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House of Representatives current numbers

This image shows the current numbers in the House of Representatives.

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Senate current numbers

This image shows the current numbers in the Senate.

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Political parties

In this fact sheet, learn more about why political parties exist, how they are formed and how they are organised.