Australian political system is one where people elect people to represent them, hence they are accountable and thus, a system of representative government.
Key Features:
1)Rule of lawEveryone equal, no one above law.
2)Universal Franchise
Everyone allowed to vote regardless of whatever shit, thus representatives accountable for everyone.
3)One Vote/One Value
Secrecy of ballot
4)Salaried MPs
So working class people can have a chance to run.
5)Parliamentary Privilege
Full and frank debate in parliament.
6)Right to protest, associate, freedom of association
Join political parties/ protest against.
7)Open parliamentary debates
Everyone can watch.
8)Separation of powers
Check and balance/ prevent abuse
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