Why do you think Labor is in power in all Australian States but Liberals/Nationals are in control federally?
409187
This is more common than many might suspect. People feel safer by spliting political power groups.
332406
we are protected by state and federal laws, also unions. australia has some of the best working conditions in the world, people at my work have been there over thirty years...
536161
Super powers only last a short time, and the enemy within are our politicians, and the liberal media, and the ACLU, they are going to be the down fall of this nation, by not protecting us from the invasion that's going on, and not having the balls to stand up to the small minority groups that protest. It is suppost to be majority rules. Not small little groups that don't get their way. It's time to vote them out.
493029
I just got a email from a friend regarding Australia. They are having some immigrant Muslim problems. The radicals are getting out of hand. The government and citizen are dealing with it. One signs said" if you don't like our language, culture and laws get the hell out". \nA few years back they had a real Chinese illegal problem ships dumping of them. They dealt with it rather fast.They cut out chain immigration better now as family unification.\n\nThat is as much as I know on this new immigration anti terrorist issue, but I think that is about as much information that one will get. Most will probably be opinion depending on their side. I have no agenda.
221828
America should give BUSH & CHANEY the boot. how do you guys over there put up with leaders like that? Gosh in australia we have such a good welfare system, health, education, criminal justice. your leaders are to focussed on political power and global power to give a damn about the welfare of citizens. kick em out and i'll come over and show you all how it should be done.
348184
By jove mate I think your on to something, I wonder how Aussy would like to be the 51 state. I am just kidding.
1097865
I agree that no one can rule the world,\nbut just curious!how can australia rule the world when they dont even rule themselves!!! isnt australia ruled by the british,and folow the british qween? they even have the british flag as a part of their flag!!!
862106
This looks like a Middle School homework question.\n\nIn the US, Australia, Canada, Germany and Switzerland, the federal government is the national government. The national government is responsible for defense, foreign policy, etc.\n\nIn the US, Australia and Germany, the state governments come under them; Canda terms these provinces, Switzerland calls them cantons. These divisions have tremendous powers reserved to them, unlike more unitary states  such as France, Ireland or Austria.
136158
It is where the central(federal) government and the states share power. The three levels, are the federal government
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Liberals 'are' Conservatives\n\nThe Liberal Party of Australia is Australia's main conservative poltical party. It maintains links to other parties overseas including the Republican Party (GOP) in America and the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom\n\nTherefore, the answer is 'yes'
1037830
One might think that China would fit the bill. Certainly as an economic power house this would seem to be so but along with the economic advantages come the huge population and problems with different cultures unified temporarily under mow. I believe the country will be torn apart by feuding between wealthy political groups. The great divide between rich and poor is far more advanced than outsiders normally perceive..\n\nI believe provided Australia tightens up its migration pro gramme and actively encourages non Muslim educated migrants it will be the world leader in the future. For its population it si already the cleverest country. There is little poverty. A working family can easily afford to own there own home 3 bed and a garden. Australians have a strong sense of justice and an equally strong work ethic and common sense. There are more natural resources per head of population than any other country in the world. The legal system though not perfect is freer of politics than the US. They have three tiers of government most elected every three years. Potentially anyone can stand for parliament and they are not afraid of jailing dishonest politicians. The premier of Western Australia was jailed for corruption in the 1980's. It is a fair free country.
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Australia is a constitutional monarchy, a federation and a parliamentary democracy. The Commonwealth of Australia was formed in 1901 as a result of an agreement between what were previously six self-governing British colonies. The terms of this agreement are embodied in the Australian Constitution, which was drawn up at a Constitutional Convention and ratified by the people of the colonies at referendums.\n\nThe government of the United States, established by the U.S. Constitution, is a federal republic of individual states. The laws of the United States are contained in Acts of Congress; administrative regulations, and judicial cases interpreting the statutes and regulations. The federal government has three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. Through "checks and balances", each of these branches has some authority to act on its own, some authority to regulate the other two branches, and has some of its authority, in turn, regulated by one or two other branches.
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That is because they are not a member of the British Commonwealth.  They have separated from England.  Commonwealth countries still have the Queen as the head of the government.  It is nominal at best though.  The Queen has no real official power, just a representative who acts as a figurehead and approves of legislation.  In Canada and other countries, it is the Governor-General.  Coinage has the Queen on them.
1028500
Right now our country is a little pissed with the Liberals.  There was a big scandal with some advertising firms, so when they were voted in, we gave them a minority government.  Then when more details were publicized during the hearings, the Conservatives and BQ voted against them and defeated the government. \n\nWe still don't trust the Conservatives as they seem very much like Republicans, so we put them in with a minority governement.  This means they have to compromise and work with the other parties in order to get things passed in the HofC.\n\nNo one really wants another election so most of the non Liberal parties are not trying to push the Conservatives out right now.\n\nWe're mostly working on things like reducing GST, funding medicare, better transfer payments with the provinces.  Otherwise things are quiet with the Federal government.
982927
ew. liberals in control? our country is going down fast. And even better... we get to kill unborn babies... what could be better than that..? how about you use birthcontrol... its not as cruel to the unborn fetus. For loving EVERYONE and treating EVERYONE equal... the liberals sure forget the rights of the unborn, helpless babies.
436992
this would be interesting except for your last point.  Look at our system.  We already have one in place and its not working. The Executie Branch has gained a ton of power and the Leg and Jud brances have lost their power.  It's become about helping each other out instead of maintaining balance.  Otherwise your outline exists in Canada.
751140
Why can't you be both, obviously there is a need for Federal legislation on issues like equality, workplace safety, air traffic etc. There is also the need for States rights to reflect the values of the people who reside in them,  I'm sure people in Idaho disagree with people in Clifornia on more than a few issues foe example. That said State & Federal laws can and do come into conflict like California's medical marijuana initiative VS, Federal drug law enforcement but all in all both are needed in a democracy