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Australia is a representative democracy. In this political system, eligible people vote for candidates to carry out the business of governing on their behalf. Australias system of governmentits institutions and practicesreflect British and North American traditions combined in a way that is uniquely Australian.

For further reading, see Australias System of Government fact sheet.

The Australian democracy has at its heart, the following core defining values:

Australian democracy has at its heart, the following core defining principles:

Australian democracy has at its heart, the following core defining features:

There is a total of 9 parliaments across Australia. One federal (or national) parliament, located in Canberra and six state parliaments and two [territory](There is a total of 9 parliaments across Australia. One federal (or national) parliament, located in Canberra and six state parliaments and two territory legislative assemblies, located in the capital cities of each state or territory. Representatives at each level are selected through regular and frequent popular elections.) legislative assemblies, located in the capital cities of each state or territory. Representatives at each level are selected through regular and frequent popular elections. Most Australian parliaments are bicameral.

The federal House of Representatives has single-member representationa system designed to elect major parties and support efficient government; while the Senate has multi-member representation. This system elects 12 senators to each state and two to each self-governing territory. It is designed to protect the interests of the states.

Members and senators divide their time between electorate duties and parliamentary duties.

Australian democracy has at its heart, the following key defining facts:

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