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The monarchy of Australia is a key component of Australia's form of government, by which a hereditary monarch serves as the country's sovereign and head of state. [1] It is a constitutional monarchy, modelled on the Westminster system of parliamentary democracy, while incorporating features unique to the constitution of Australia.
The Australian constitution dates from 1901, when the Dominions of the British Empire were not sovereign states, and does not use the term head of state. [2] [3] In respect of the government of Australia, the monarch, currently King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022, is represented in Australia by the governor-general, in accordance with the Constitution.
With the exception of South Australia, every state and territory of Australia has had a female head of government, all but three of whom have represented the Australian Labor Party. They are: Australian Capital Territory: Rosemary Follett 1989, 1991–1995 (first territory and first jurisdiction) Kate Carnell 1995–2000; Katy Gallagher 2011–2014
Australia is one of 14 countries outside Britain where he remains the head of state, a role that is largely symbolic. ... But the premiers of Australia’s six states — New South Wales, Victoria ...
Premier of South Australia. List of premiers of South Australia by time in office; Premier of Tasmania. List of premiers of Tasmania by time in office; Premier of Victoria. List of premiers of Victoria by time in office; Premier of Western Australia. List of premiers of Western Australia by time in office; Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
The ARM suggests that 40% of Australians do not realise Charles is Australia’s head of state. A new poll, however, has found only a third (33%) of Australians believe the country should become a ...
After announcing the King and Queen’s royal visit earlier this year, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to shelve plans for a referendum on replacing the King as head of state ...
In semi-presidential and parliamentary systems, the head of government role (i.e. executive) is fulfilled by the listed head of government and the head of state. In one-party states , the ruling party 's leader (e.g. General Secretary ) is usually the de facto top leader of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds the presidency or ...