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Government of Australia

The Government of Australia operates as a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy, following the democratic traditions of Westminster System. The federal government was formed in 1901, which is divided into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Legislative power is vested in the federal parliament, consisting of two chambers, the House of Representatives and the Senate. The executive branch is headed by the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The Monarch, represented by the Governor-General, serves as the head of state. The judiciary is separate from the executive and legislative arms, maintaining the rule of law with the High Court of Australia holding the highest judicial authority. Australian states and territories have their local governments and own constitution, responsible for certain legislative areas.