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Government and the Law › Government Structure
What is the Cabinet in Australian government?
- The furniture in Parliament House
- Senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister who set government policy and run government departments
- A committee of backbench MPs who review legislation
Why this is the correct answer
Cabinet is made up of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister, each responsible for a specific portfolio such as health, defence or education. Together they set the overall direction of government policy and are collectively responsible for decisions taken.