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Functions of Parliament

The Australian Parliament, like all Westminster-style parliamentary democracies, performs a number of important functions:

To "Make and Break" Governments
Representation of the Electorate
To Legislate/Make Laws
To hold the government accountable for its actions
To monitor the expenditure of public funds
To be a forum for debate
To be a forum for the expression of grievances

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