Australian Senate

The Australian Senate is the upper of the two houses of the Parliament of Australia. The other one is the House of Representatives.

Parties in the Australian Senate

Parties which currently have representation in the Senate:

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• Australian Democrats
• Australian Greens
• Australian Labor Party
• Family First Party
• Liberal Party of Australia
• National Party of Australia
• Country Liberal Party

Parties which have held Senate seats in the past include the Democratic Labor Party, One Nation and the Nuclear Disarmament Party.

Related Topics:
Democratic Labor Party - One Nation - Nuclear Disarmament Party

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The Australian Senate serves as a model for some politicians in Canada, particularly in the Western provinces, who wish to reform the Canadian Senate to take a more active legislative role.

Related Topics:
Canada - Canadian Senate

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See also: Australian House of Representatives, List of longest-serving members of the Australian Senate

Related Topics:
Australian House of Representatives - List of longest-serving members of the Australian Senate

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