Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Australia is a federal constitutional monarchy, with the British monarch as head of state represented locally by a Governor-General, and governance conducted through a parliamentary system.
6 States + 2 Territories
The country consists of six states and two self-governing mainland territories, each with its own government.
Bicameral Federal Parliament
The Federal Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with the Prime Minister drawn from the majority party in the House.
Compulsory Voting System
The Federal Parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, with the Prime Minister drawn from the majority party in the House.