List of political parties in Australia

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is List of political parties in Australia?Continent and country in the Southern Hemisphere, Oceania
2. How many people live in List of political parties in Australia?Approximately 26.4 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is List of political parties in Australia?7,692,024 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of List of political parties in Australia?Canberra
5. What language do people speak in List of political parties in Australia?English (official), with significant multilingualism due to immigration
6. What is the federal structure?Comprises six states and ten territories

Mild two-party system: A political system where two major parties dominate, but minor parties and independents can still achieve significant representation.
Instant-runoff voting (IRV): An electoral system where voters rank candidates, and votes are redistributed until a candidate achieves an absolute majority.
Single Transferable Vote (STV): A proportional representation electoral system used for electing multiple members to a legislative body.