Senate

Question 1

Senate - number of members?

Answer 1

Currently there are 76 senators – 12 for each state and 2 for each territory –

Question 2

senate What is their role?

Answer 2

To fulfil the role the Constitution allows the Senate in relation to the government, the Senate is able to scrutinize and judge the activities, policies and legislation of the government. This is why the Senate is known as a house of review.