Politics of Australia
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In Australia, politics operates under the written Australian Constitution, which sets out Australia as a constitutional monarchy, governed via a parliamentary democracy in the Westminster tradition. A
The legislature: Parliament House in Canberra, the seat of the Parliament of Australia
The executive: The Head of State and King of Australia, Charles III, who appoints the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister
The executive: The Governor-General, Samantha Mostyn, who by Section 63 of the Constitution follows the Executive Council's advice
The executive: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, head of Cabinet which acts through the Federal Executive Council
Monarchy of Australia
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The monarchy of Australia is a central component of Australia's system of government, by which a hereditary monarch serves as the country's sovereign and head of state. It is a constitutional monarchy
Sydney Opera House lit up with images of previous royal tours of Australia by Charles and Camilla, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 2024
Crowds line the streets during the proclamation ceremony for King Charles III in New South Wales, 2022