What is the role of parties in parliament?

Political parties aim to get members elected to the Australian Parliament so their ideas can affect the way Australia is governed. If a party has the support of a majority of members in the House of Representatives then it will be able to form government.

You can discover specific details about a particular political party by visiting their website.

In a room with green seats and carpet there is a large table at which sits a man in a suite. There are 5 rows of seats behind him occupied by men and women.

The opposition side of the House of Representatives.

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The opposition side of the House of Representatives.

In a room with green seats and carpet there is a large table at which sits a man in a suite. There are 5 rows of seats behind him occupied by men and women.

Penny Bradfield/DPS Auspic

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The Leader of the Opposition and members of the opposition in the House of Representatives.

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