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Double Dissolution

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Double dissolution is a mechanism under the Australian Constitution (section 57) that allows the Governor-General, on the advice of the Prime Minister, to dissolve both the House of Representatives and the entire Senate simultaneously - triggering a general election for all 150 lower house seats and all 76 Senate seats at once. Typically, at most federal elections, only half of the senate seats are up for elction.

Donkey Vote

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A "donkey vote" refers to a ballot completed by numbering candidates simply in the order in which they appear on the ballot form - rather than according to any genuine preference. The term originates from the idea that a donkey, lacking judgment, would just plod down the list in order.

Act of Parliament

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A bill which has passed all stages in each house of parliament, received assent, and become law. Acts are the primary source of statute law in Australia. Each jurisdiction — federal, state, and territory — has its own body of Acts governing matters within its constitutional authority.

Backbencher

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A member of parliament who is not a minister or special office holder. These members sit on the benches behind the ministers. Backbenchers make up the majority of any parliamentary party. While they have less direct influence over policy than ministers, they can wield significant behind-the-scenes power, particularly when a government's majority is slim.

Balance of Power

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The ability of an independent or a minority party to decide an issue in a vote when no single party holds a majority. When the government does not control the upper house, crossbench senators or minor party members can hold the balance of power, allowing them to negotiate amendments to legislation or extract policy concessions in exchange for their support.

Bellwether Seat

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A term used to describe an electoral district whose voters have historically chosen a candidate from the election-winning party in a series of elections. Pollsters and academics look to bellwether seats to discern trends and predict the outcome of an election.

Ballot Paper

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A sheet of paper containing candidate names and political parties upon which voters mark their preferences in an election. In Australian federal elections there are two ballot papers — one for the House of Representatives, and one for the Senate. The design and ordering of candidates on the ballot paper is determined by a draw conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Bicameral Parliament

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A parliament divided into two separate chambers or houses. Australia's Federal Parliament has two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Most Australian states also operate bicameral parliaments, with the exception of Queensland, which abolished its upper house in 1922. The two-house system is designed so each house can check and review the work of the other.

Amendment

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An alteration to a bill or Act. Amendments can be proposed by any member of parliament during the committee or consideration-in-detail stage of the legislative process. Upper houses in particular make frequent use of amendments to modify legislation before passing it back to the lower house.

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