Before revision: One difference between the Australian and United States models of federalism is that, in Australia, the Commonwealth Parliament has explicit constitutional power over marriage legislation; this has been a focal point for recent controversies over same-sex marriage.The High Court and the Meaning of 'Marriage' in Section 51(xxi) of the Constitution, Australian Parliamentary Library Government structure Each state of Australia has a governor, who represents the Queen of Australia (currently Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom ) and performs the ceremonial duties of a head of state.
After revision: One difference between the Australian and United States models of federalism is that, in Australia, the Commonwealth Parliament has explicit constitutional power over marriage legislation; this has been a focal point for recent controversies over same-sex marriage.The High Court and the Meaning of 'Marriage' in Section 51(xxi) of the Constitution, Australian Parliamentary Library Government structure Each state of Australia has a governor, who represents the King of Australia (currently Charles III ) and performs the ceremonial duties of a head of state.