Political Parties
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What is a political party? | Political parties are groups of people who band together because they are the same views about issues they think are important. |
What is the goal of a political party? | Their main aim is to get candidates elected to Parliament so as to influence the decisions of government. |
What are the requirements to be a political party? | All political parties must be registered with the Australian Electoral Commission. There are two requirements for this registration. First, the aims of the party must be submitted. Second, the party must have at least 500 eligible voters, unless the party already has a member in parliament. Not all candidates belong to a political party. Some may be independents. |
What are the benefits of a range of political parties? | To represent the views of the whole of societyTo provide constructive criticism for opposing bills |
Outline the philosophies of the Labor Party | - Ensure wealth and power are more evenly and fairly shared in society- Provide jobs for everyone who wants to work- Abolish poverty and improve the living standards of all Australians- Ensure that all Australians can obtain the education, housing, and community services they need. - Focus on worker rights- Rely on progressive voters- Prefers big government (social welfare) |
Outline the philosophies of | - A lean government that minimises interference in daily life and minimises taxes- A government that encourages private businesses and does not compete with them- A just and humane society in which the family and the role of law and justice and maintained- Opposition to Labor- Prefers small government- Not very progressive and cheaper- More conservative- Frugal |
What are the other political parties? What are their philosophies? | National Party of Australia- Provide strong local community representation- Ensure decent health, safety, social, and economic welfare- Promote individual achievement, free choice, a fair go and reward for private enterprise- Regional representation- Rights of small town Australian Greens- Protect and preserve the environment- Ensure that everyone in our society is treated fairly and with respect- Create a safe, harmonious world in which force is not used to solve differences- Ensure that society is governed by the people, and not run by the wealthy and powerful- Economically left-wing- Socially progressive- Goal isn’t to form government but to push Labor over the edge Centre Alliance United Australia Party |
A hung Parliament is a parliament in which, even after a federal election is conducted, there is still no clear majority from a party of a coalition of parties present in the House of Representatives. In the case of a hung Parliament, the Labor Party and the Coalition must then seek support from minor parties or independent MPs. For example, in 2010, a hung Parliament caused Labor to strike a formal deal with the Greens, resulting in weekly meetings to discuss policy changes which led to former Prime Minister Ms Julia Gillard retracting her promise not to introduce a price on Carbon.
If in an election, no party or coalition of parties have a majority of members, they are still able to form government by gaining support from Independents or minor party members. When this occurs, the resulting government is labelled a minority government. As long as this government retains the support of the majority of the House, it can continue to govern Australia. If the government were to lose the support of the majority government, an election would not automatically be held. Instead, new negotiations would be held to see if a new majority could be formed.
Currently, in the House of Representatives, we have the following parties. The government is formed by the Australian Labor Party, with the Opposition being made up of the Liberal Party, the Nationals, and the Country Liberal Party. From there, the rest of the House contains the Independents, and the minor parties of the Greens, the Centre Alliance, and Katter's Australian Party.
The main coalition in Australia is the Liberal-National Coalition (LCP)
The legislative council and assembly are two key bodies of the Australian parliamentary system. The legislative council, also known as the upper house or the senate, is composed of elected members who represent the states or territories. It has a critical role in scrutinizing proposed legislation and can act as a check on the lower house.
On the other hand, the legislative assembly, also known as the lower house, is the center of state government. It comprises elected representatives who serve as the voice of the people in the decision-making process. Their primary responsibility is to propose, debate, and pass bills that become laws.
Both the legislative council and assembly work together to ensure an effective and efficient governance system in Australia. They play a crucial role in fostering transparency, accountability, and democracy in the country.
Content Area | Key Points |
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What is a political party? | Political parties are groups of people who band together because they are the same views about issues they think are important. |
What is the goal of a political party? | Their main aim is to get candidates elected to Parliament so as to influence the decisions of government. |
What are the requirements to be a political party? | All political parties must be registered with the Australian Electoral Commission. There are two requirements for this registration. First, the aims of the party must be submitted. Second, the party must have at least 500 eligible voters, unless the party already has a member in parliament. Not all candidates belong to a political party. Some may be independents. |
What are the benefits of a range of political parties? | To represent the views of the whole of societyTo provide constructive criticism for opposing bills |
Outline the philosophies of the Labor Party | - Ensure wealth and power are more evenly and fairly shared in society- Provide jobs for everyone who wants to work- Abolish poverty and improve the living standards of all Australians- Ensure that all Australians can obtain the education, housing, and community services they need. - Focus on worker rights- Rely on progressive voters- Prefers big government (social welfare) |
Outline the philosophies of | - A lean government that minimises interference in daily life and minimises taxes- A government that encourages private businesses and does not compete with them- A just and humane society in which the family and the role of law and justice and maintained- Opposition to Labor- Prefers small government- Not very progressive and cheaper- More conservative- Frugal |
What are the other political parties? What are their philosophies? | National Party of Australia- Provide strong local community representation- Ensure decent health, safety, social, and economic welfare- Promote individual achievement, free choice, a fair go and reward for private enterprise- Regional representation- Rights of small town Australian Greens- Protect and preserve the environment- Ensure that everyone in our society is treated fairly and with respect- Create a safe, harmonious world in which force is not used to solve differences- Ensure that society is governed by the people, and not run by the wealthy and powerful- Economically left-wing- Socially progressive- Goal isn’t to form government but to push Labor over the edge Centre Alliance United Australia Party |
A hung Parliament is a parliament in which, even after a federal election is conducted, there is still no clear majority from a party of a coalition of parties present in the House of Representatives. In the case of a hung Parliament, the Labor Party and the Coalition must then seek support from minor parties or independent MPs. For example, in 2010, a hung Parliament caused Labor to strike a formal deal with the Greens, resulting in weekly meetings to discuss policy changes which led to former Prime Minister Ms Julia Gillard retracting her promise not to introduce a price on Carbon.
If in an election, no party or coalition of parties have a majority of members, they are still able to form government by gaining support from Independents or minor party members. When this occurs, the resulting government is labelled a minority government. As long as this government retains the support of the majority of the House, it can continue to govern Australia. If the government were to lose the support of the majority government, an election would not automatically be held. Instead, new negotiations would be held to see if a new majority could be formed.
Currently, in the House of Representatives, we have the following parties. The government is formed by the Australian Labor Party, with the Opposition being made up of the Liberal Party, the Nationals, and the Country Liberal Party. From there, the rest of the House contains the Independents, and the minor parties of the Greens, the Centre Alliance, and Katter's Australian Party.
The main coalition in Australia is the Liberal-National Coalition (LCP)
The legislative council and assembly are two key bodies of the Australian parliamentary system. The legislative council, also known as the upper house or the senate, is composed of elected members who represent the states or territories. It has a critical role in scrutinizing proposed legislation and can act as a check on the lower house.
On the other hand, the legislative assembly, also known as the lower house, is the center of state government. It comprises elected representatives who serve as the voice of the people in the decision-making process. Their primary responsibility is to propose, debate, and pass bills that become laws.
Both the legislative council and assembly work together to ensure an effective and efficient governance system in Australia. They play a crucial role in fostering transparency, accountability, and democracy in the country.
