What is government?

Hi Peter. Thanks for asking! In the Australian Parliament the government is the political party or coalition of parties with the most members elected to the House of Representatives. The government is responsible for setting policy, proposing new laws and putting new laws into action for Australia.

A large green room with a table in the centre. A man in a suit stands to give a speech at the table. Men and women in suits sit in rows of seats behind him.

The government side of the House of Representatives.

Penny Bradfield/DPS AUSPIC

The government side of the House of Representatives.

A large green room with a table in the centre. A man in a suit stands to give a speech at the table. Men and women in suits sit in rows of seats behind him.

Penny Bradfield/DPS AUSPIC

Description

The Prime Minister stands and speaks at the table in the House of Representatives. Members of the government sit in the 5 rows behind him.