How many federal members of parliament are there in Australia?
There are 151 members of parliament elected to the House of Representatives. Each member represents 1 of the 151 electorates in Australia. There is approximately the same number of voters in each electorate. Seventy-six senators represent Australian states and territories.
Who is in the Australian Parliament?
Parliament consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor-General) and two Houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives). The Parliament passes laws.
Who are the independents in Australian federal parliament?
Won election as independent
| Member | Electorate | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy McGowan | Indi, Vic | 2013–2019 |
| Kerryn Phelps | Wentworth, NSW | 2018–2019 |
| Zali Steggall | Warringah, NSW | 2019–present |
| Helen Haines | Indi, VIC | 2019–present |
Who is the longest serving Australian parliamentarian?
Longest total service
| Name | Chamber | Period of service |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Earle Page | House of Reps | 41 years, 362 days |
| Sir George Pearce | Senate | 37 years, 94 days |
| Sir Walter Cooper | Senate | 36 years, 227 days |
| William Maloney | House of Reps | 36 years, 151 days |
How many members are in the federal parliament?
Composition of the House of Representatives expanded*
| State | Lib | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 14 | 47 |
| VIC | 12 | 38 |
| QLD | 30 | |
| WA | 11 | 16 |
How many MPS are in the federal parliament?
Number of Members
| 2016 | next election | |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 47 | 47 |
| Victoria | 37 | 38 |
| Queensland | 30 | 30 |
| Western Australia | 16 | 16 |
Who is in the federal government?
The Federal Government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the U.S. Constitution in the Congress, the President, and the Federal courts, respectively.
What party does Helen Haines belong to?
Helen Haines
| Dr Helen Haines MP | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Residence(s) | Wangaratta, Victoria |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University University of New South Wales |
How many female prime ministers has Australia had?
A total of twelve women have served, or are serving, as the head of an Australian government. Of these, one has served as the prime minister of Australia, seven as the premier of a state and four as the chief minister of a territory.
Who was the longest served parliamentarian in the world?
The longest span of service of an MP since the start of the 20th century was Winston Churchill who was first elected on 1 October 1900 and left the House of Commons on 25 September 1964, a period of 63 years 360 days.