After a federal election, who generally forms the Australian Government?
- The party or coalition with the largest number of Senators in the Senate
- The party or coalition with the majority of members in the House of Representatives ✓
- The party or coalition holding the most seats in the state parliaments
- The party or coalition chosen by the Governor-General after the votes are counted
Why this is the answer
Government is formed by whoever holds a majority in the House of Representatives, either alone or as a coalition.
This question is from: How is the Australian Government formed?
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