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Government and the Law › Government Structure
How are members of the House of Representatives elected in Australia?
- Appointed by the Prime Minister
- Elected by Australian voters through preferential voting
- Elected by state parliaments
Why this is the correct answer
Members of the House of Representatives are elected using a preferential voting system, where voters rank candidates in order of preference. This approach ensures the winner has broad support rather than just a narrow plurality.