Australia has a parliamentary democracy form of government where Queen Elizabeth II is the official head of state, though represented locally by a governor-general. The Commonwealth of Australia was formed in 1901 when six British colonies agreed to unite under a single constitution. Australia remains connected to Great Britain through being part of the Commonwealth but is now self-governing. Power is shared between federal and state governments, with states retaining control over most issues like healthcare, education, transportation and law enforcement.
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