Cantonese Settlement Guide: Australia's political system

Parliament house (Getty)

Parliament house (Getty) Source: Getty Images

The federal election is just around the corner with the 45th Parliament of Australia set to be formed after election day on July 2. This election determines the 150 members in the House of Representatives, 76 members of the Senate, and ultimately, the country's next leader. So how do elections determine our next government?Ivan and Selina have an overview.



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