Additional amounts are available for persons who are blind and/or are at least 65 years of age. The standard deduction is distinct from personal exemptions, which also are available to all taxpayers and dependents.
61 Australiaâs system of government Australia is a federation, a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. This means that Australia: ï· Has a Queen, who resides in the United Kingdom and is represented in Australia by a Governor-General. ï· Is governed by a ministry headed by the Prime Minister.
State government. There are six states in Australia: New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia.