Australian House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids House of Representatives |
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| 46th Parliament | |
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| Leadership | |
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Tony Smith, Liberal
Since 10 August 2015 |
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Leader of the House
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Manager of Opposition Business
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Tony Burke, Labor
Since 18 October 2013 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 151 |
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Political groups
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Government (76) Coalition |
| Elections | |
| Instant-runoff voting | |
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Last election
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18 May 2019 |
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Next election
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By 3 September 2022 |
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| House of Representatives Chamber Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia |
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The House of Representatives is the lower house of the Parliament of Australia. The upper house is the Senate. Members of Parliament (MPs) serve for terms of about three years. There are currently 151 members. Each member represents one electorate. The number of electorates is figured out so that it is in proportion to the population of each state/territory. and so that each one has roughly the same population. This is determined by the AEC (Australian Electoral Commission)
Images for kids
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The Australian House of Representatives in 1901
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Frontbench and dispatch box
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2016 House of Representatives ballot paper used in the Division of Higgins
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House of Representatives' entrance
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Inside the House of Representatives
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House of Representatives committee room, Parliament House, Canberra
