Sovereign Archive · Governance
Government & Constitution
Australia is a constitutional monarchy and a federal parliamentary democracy. Power is divided between the Commonwealth government and six state governments.
System of Government
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Head of State | The Monarch (King Charles III) |
| Head of Government | Prime Minister |
| Legislature | Bicameral Parliament (Senate & House of Reps) |
| Judiciary | High Court of Australia |
The Constitution
The Constitution established the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Amendments require a national referendum with a double majority (national majority + majority in 4 of 6 states).
Read online: Official Constitution Text
Key Federal Bodies
| Body | Function | URL |
|---|---|---|
| High Court | Apex court of the judicial branch | hcourt.gov.au |
| AEC | Administers federal elections | aec.gov.au |
| National Archives | Preserves government records | naa.gov.au |
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Authoritative sources include the Parliament of Australia and the AEC.
docs/government.md. Last verified: May 2026.
Authoritative sources include the Parliament of Australia and the AEC.