Our system of government is derived from the Westminster system.
It's built on 2 key concepts:
The Australian Constitution defines the relationship between the Victorian Government and the Australian Government.
In Victoria, the Constitution Act 1975 defines the powers of:
Read more about Australia's system of government.
Governing power is divided between 3 branches of government.
The 3 branches are the:
The Premier and ministers are part of the legislature and executive branches but perform different roles. This means no single branch has complete authority.
The government is accountable to the people of Victoria.
Responsible government means:
How government is formed and laws are made
How laws and public services are administered
How the court system works
Lines of accountability in Victoria's system of government