SEPARATION OF POWERS

• The doctrine of the separation of powers divides the institutions of government into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial:
• Judiciary - interprets laws, makes judgements about the law

  • Made up of the Judges of the Federal Courts
  • Judgements are made about trials and sentences
• Executive - has the power to enforce laws

  • Made up of the Prime Minister, Ministers, King and Governor General
  • Laws are enforced through Federal police, Border Force and other Government Agencies
  • Must provide services required by the law - healthcare, social services, military and so on
• Legislature - has the power to make and change laws

  • Made up of the Parliament, the King, and the Governor-General
• Separation of Powers is important because it ensures that no one branch has too much power.