Australia’s outgoing parliament
Australia will hold a general election on May 21. Forty Senate seats will be contested — six from each state and the four territory seats and all House seats will be up for grabs. Voting is compulsory for about 16 million Australians, who must register when they turn 18.
SENATE — UPPER HOUSE
Twelve senators each from six states and 2 senators each from Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
40 SEATS WILL BE CONTESTED
76 members
Liberal-
National
Coalition
36
Secure seats
not being
contested
Opposition
26
Crossbench 14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — LOWER HOUSE
Each member represents an electorate. Each electorate has approximately the same number of voters.
ALL SEATS WILL BE CONTESTED
151 members
Liberal-National Coalition 76
Opposition 68
Crossbench 7
Note: Composition of Parliament as of March 2022
Source: Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) of Australia
W. Foo | Reuters, May 18, 2022
Australia’s outgoing parliament
Australia will hold a general election on May 21. Forty Senate seats will be contested — six from each state and the four territory seats and all House seats will be up for grabs. Voting is compulsory for about 16 million Australians, who must register when they turn 18.
SENATE — UPPER HOUSE
Twelve senators each from six states and 2 senators each from Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory.
76 members – 40 SEATS WILL BE CONTESTED
Liberal-National Coalition 36
Opposition 26
Secure seats not being contested
Crossbench 14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — LOWER HOUSE
Each member represents an electorate. Each electorate has approximately the same number of voters.
151 members – ALL SEATS WILL BE CONTESTED
Liberal-National Coalition 76
Opposition 68
Crossbench 7
Note: Composition of Parliament as of March 2022
Source: Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) of Australia
W. Foo | Reuters, May 18, 2022