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Diagram: Separation of powers

Catalogue no: 0017

Source/copyright: PEO

Parliamentary Education Office, 2011. Please visit the Image Library page for important information about use of images.

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This diagram illustrates the the separation of powers in Australia.

The Judiciary has the power to make judgements on law.

The Parliament has the power to make and change law.

The Executive Government has the power to put law into action.