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How do the representatives of the state and territory government get chosen?

Answer: Citizens vote for representative in their area

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The King selects the representative after an interview

Citizens vote for representative in their area

The Governor-General selects all the state and territory representatives

The Prime Minister selects someone from each federal electorate as the representative

Chapter: Government and the law in Australia

In state and territory elections, Australian citizens vote to elect a representative for their area.

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