What type of government do both Australia and New Zealand have?

A Constitutional Monarchy Australia is an independent nation, but it shares a monarchy with the United Kingdom and many other countries, including Canada and New Zealand. The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth of Australia, but with her powers delegated to the Governor-General by the Constitution.

Why are New Zealand and Australia flags the same?

Why do New Zealand and Australia use a similar pattern of stars on their flags? Both Australia and New Zealand chose the Southern Cross constellation for their flags. The colours of the stars on both flags were chosen to complement the colours of the Union Jack shown in the top left-hand corner of both flags.

Is New Zealand apart of Europe?

With both being former British colonies, they are closer in culture to Europe than Asia. Australia and New Zealand are part of the Oceania continent, and are on separate tectonic plates to Asia. That’s why when people talk about the two countries, they may not think of them as being part of Asia.

Why NZ should be a state of Australia?

Advantages. A leading factor for the proposal of New Zealand as a state of Australia is the major economic benefits it could bring. However, free trade and open borders now appear to be the maximum extent of public acceptance of the proposal.

Why are New Zealand and Australia flags British?

Why are the flags so similar? When Capt. James Cook landed in Australia and (against orders of the Crown) declared the land a British colony, Australia and New Zealand shared a flag based on the blue ensign — a flag used by the British Navy.

What are the benefits of the Trans-Tasman protocol?

Under the Protocol investors in both countries benefit from lower compliance costs, higher screening thresholds and greater legal certainty when investing in their Trans-Tasman neighbour. Two-way investment between Australia and New Zealand is worth more than $130 billion (2014).

What is the Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement?

It covers substantially all trans-Tasman trade in goods, including agricultural products, and was the first to include free trade in services. The Agreement’s central provision is the creation of a World Trade Organization (WTO)-consistent Free Trade Area encompassing Australia and New Zealand.

Will Australia’s New immigration rules deter New Zealand citizens?

The Australian government’s expectation was that the new rules would deter movement on the part of New Zealand citizens who could not meet the requirements for permanent skilled migration. Few New Zealand citizens arriving since 2001 have accessed this permanent residence pathway.

Why is the Australian-New Zealand citizenship arrangement bad for society?

People involved in terrorism, drug trafficking or other illegal activities, could too easily pass themselves off as Australian or New Zealand citizens under the arrangement, representing a significant threat to society. The existing arrangement had also been exploited by people who had abducted children from Australia.