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.
The Parliament of Australia, officially The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia but commonly referred to as the Commonwealth Parliament or the Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It consists of three elements: the Queen, the Senate and the House of Representatives. number of people have been members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives at different times in their parliamentary career (see List of people who have served in both Houses of the Australian Parliament for details.). Only Australian citizens are eligible for election to either house.