Australia's Political System

The 2019 Australian federal election is just around the corner when we will elect members of the 46th Parliament of Australia. So how do elections determine our next government?

General view of Parliament House on Budget Day in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch). Source: AAP

The Australian federal system constitutionally divides powers between the Commonwealth or federal government and six states.

All laws made by parliament must pass through both the House of Representatives and the Senate and then signed by the Governor General.

Sydney based solicitor and political analyst Dr. Nazir Dawaar explain the system.