Opposition (Australia)

Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, commonly known as The Opposition, in Australia fulfils the same function as the official opposition in other Commonwealth of Nations monarchies. It is seen as the alternative government and the existing administration's main opponent at a general election. By convention, the Opposition Leader comes from the House of Representatives, as does the deputy, although the Government and Opposition will also both have leaders in the Senate.

The present Opposition at a Federal level is the centre-right Coalition, which is led by Brendan Nelson of the Liberal Party.

The Opposition at the level of the States and Territories are:

• Australian Capital Territory: Liberal Party, led by Zed Seselja.
• New South Wales: Liberal/National Coalition, led by Barry O'Farrell.
• Northern Territory: Country Liberal Party, led by Terry Mills.
• Queensland: Liberal National Party, led by Lawrence Springborg.
• South Australia: Liberal Party, led by Martin Hamilton-Smith.
• Tasmania: Liberal Party, led by Will Hodgman.
• Victoria: Liberal Party, led by Ted Baillieu.
• Western Australia: Liberal, led by Colin Barnett.

See also

• Shadow Cabinet (Australia)
• List of federal Opposition Leaders