Why power is split, and how that protects you

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Why power is split, and how that protects you

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Can you question a fine or official decision? Hugo’s court challenge, a High Court ruling on curfews and ankle monitors, and a parliamentary citizenship crisis show how Australia’s separation of powers can limit authority.

How Australia Works is an SBS podcast that uses real stories and clear explanations to help you understand how government work in Australia, how laws are made and changed, and how you can have a say. Listen to the series and find shorter versions in 60 languages on the How Australia Works main page.

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