what kind of goverment is in Australia?
61 Australiaâs system of government Australia is a federation, a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. This means that Australia: ï· Has a Queen, who resides in the United Kingdom and is represented in Australia by a Governor-General. ï· Is governed by a ministry headed by the Prime Minister. Parliamentary Democracy The Constitution defines the Parliament of Australia as the Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Parliament is the basis of Australiaâs tradition of responsible government. In addition to making laws, Parliament holds ministers and the government accountable for their actions.