Research Note No. Although it has a familiar appearance, government in the ACT has many different features from elsewhere in Australia. Most obviously, minority governments have been the norm since self-government began in 1989. This Note explains the constitutional and political factors that underlie a system of government that can be seen as an important variation on the 'Westminster' model. It is possible that the ACT model will come to be seen as unique in Australia.
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This Research Note provides an overview of the main features of the new arrangements and how they will affect the States.