Parliament of Australia: Senate: Introduction

Introduction

The Senate is one of the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament. It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories. It shares the power to make laws with the other House of the Parliament, the House of Representatives. The Senate is elected by proportional representation, so that its composition closely reflects the voting pattern of the electors. More about the Senate.

Information and resources	Administration and Operations
Senate Documents and Resources alphabetical by category Senate Contacts Frequently asked questions Online exhibitions	Department of the Senate Employment opportunities Seminars 2009 Occasional Lecture Series
Information about the Senate web site
Navigating the Senate web site Accessing files on the Senate web site

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Introduction

Information and resources

Administration and Operations

Senate Documents and Resources

Information about the Senate web site