AUSTRALIA

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER
OR UNICAMERAL PARLIAMENT

Parliament (generic name):

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia

Translated name:

Structure:

Bicameral

Chamber:

House of Representatives

Translated name:

President:

Harry Jenkins (M)

Secretary General:

Ian Harris (M)

Members (statutory number):

150

directly elected

Members (current number):

150

Women (current number):

40 (26.67%)

Term:

3 years

Last renewal dates:

24 November 2007

Address:

House of Representatives
Parliament House
CANBERRA, A.C.T. 2600
Tel.: (612) 6277 21 58
Fax: (612) 6277 20 00
E-mail: Andrew.Templeton.Reps@aph.gov.au
PRO@aph.gov.au

Web site:

http://www.aph.gov.au/

Affiliation to IPU:

Yes

Affiliation date(s):

1913 - 1930
1956

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