The Parliament of Australia is the legislative body of the federal level of government of Australia. It consists of three elements: the monarch, the Senate and the House of Representatives. It combines elements from the UK Parliament and the US Congress.
Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia
Image: Australian House of Representatives Parliament of Australia
Image: Australian Senate Parliament of Australia
The Big Picture, opening of the Parliament of Australia, 9 May 1901, by Tom Roberts
The monarchy of Australia is a key component of Australia's form of government, embodied by the Australian sovereign and head of state. The Australian monarchy is a constitutional one, modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary government, while incorporating features unique to the constitution of Australia.
Monarchy of Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge at a reception hosted by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove at Admiralty House, Sydney, 2014
Queen Elizabeth II and Governor-General Michael Jeffery at Buckingham Palace
Kevin Rudd being sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce as Prime Minister of Australia on 27 June 2013