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West Phoenicia is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
Since 1586 when [[West Phoenicia]] became a nation they have continued to have a parliament.
The first unicarmel parliament sitting was held on the 1st of March 1586, and had the representation of two senators from each of the 10 original states that unified to form West Phoenicia under the leadership of the Monarch.


The bicameral parliament is the legislative branch of the central government of The Confederate Empire of West Phoenicia.
From 1586, parliament has grown and splintered into a bicarmel parliament with representation from all 53 city-state.


Parliament is made up of democratically-elected representatives from West Phoenicia.
West Phoenicia is a liberal democratic, federal constitutional monarchy, headed by a sovereign Monarch.  
That are elected from the 14 political parties, currently registered.


The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the government.
The Monarch retains significant executive powers, however the monarch is bound by the West Phoenician Constitution, but they have a significant amount of control in the running of the government if they desire it, but pass the responsibilities onto the Prime Minister.
 
The royal family is more than a ceremonial Head of State.
 
The bicameral parliament is the legislative branch of the national central government of The Empire of West Phoenicia.
 
Parliament is made up of democratically-elected representatives from West Phoenicia.
That are elected from the 13 political parties, currently registered.
 
The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the national government.


The members of the House represent electoral divisions or districts across the Empire.
The members of the House represent electoral divisions or districts across the Empire.
Three members from each province within each city-state are elected. They serve for a period of 4 years in the House of Representatives. There number in total is 1590
The House of Representatives follows a
Multiple non-transferable vote also known as plurality-at-large.
It is a non-proportional voting system that elects three representatives from each province within each of the 53 city-states.
West Phoenicia currently has 530 provinces.
They serve for a period of 3 years.  


There number in total is 1590.
West Phoenician senators are elected under the single transferable vote system of proportional representation.
Two Senators are elected from each of the 53 city-state of West Phoenicia.
Two Senators are elected from each of the 53 city-state of West Phoenicia.
Senators serve for a period of 6 years.
Senators serve for a period of 6 years.
There number in total is 106.
There number in total is 106.




===Parliament===
===National  Parliament===
 
The Prime Minister chairs the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate; chairs the Senate. The current President of the Senate is; [[Andrew Rush|Senator Andrew Rush]].
 
A Prime Minister is elected by the political party or parties that hold a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives.
 
The President of the Senate is elected by the Senate in a secret ballot.


Monarch: Emperor Glenton Gryphon-Bush II
The royal family approves each law that the government wishes to enact.[[Veto Power Act of 2015|The Veto Power Act of 2015]] allows the Crown, 10 vetos per session.


President of the Senate: Senator Andrew Rush
The royal family has the power to veto any Minister or Judge for the West Phoenician court system, if they feel is not suitable for the country. However the royal family tends to let the elected government handle most of those nominations.


Speaker of the House of Representatives: Madame Minerva Cranè
The Monarch has the power to fire the Prime Minister in cases of no confidence, treason, corruption, other criminal charges and call on the elected government to vote in a new Prime Minister in.


Government: House of Representatives
To vote, one must be a West Phoenician citizen, not incarcerated and 16 years of age and over.
 
The West Phoenician Government has broad national powers that are granted to them by the 53 city-states.
 
The government administers laws in relation to defence, national police force, immigration, foreign affairs, national healthcare, trade, and taxation.
 
Ministry cabinet positions are delegated by the Prime Minister with approval needed from the royal family.
The current government ministry is selected from members of the Coalition based on merit and seats won.


Total members of the House of Representatives: 1590
'''West Phoenician Government 2020'''
 
{| class="wikitable"
!'''Party'''
!'''House of Representatives Seats'''
!'''Senate Seats'''
|-
|[[Antebellum Conservative Party]]
|320
|20
|-
|[[West Phoenicia Segregation Party]]
|127
|7
|-
|[[West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party]]
|192
|14
|-
|[[Christian People's Party]]
|206
|12
|-
|[[West Phoenicia Empire First Party]]
|160
|11
|-
|[[Justice Party of West Phoenicia]]
|63
|4
|-
|[[Animal Justice Party]]
|31
|3
|-
|[[Democratic Monarchist Party]]
|63
|4
|-
|[[West Phoenicia Socialist Party]]
|80
|5
|-
|[[Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia]]
|80
|5
|-
|[[West Phoenicia Prohibition Party]]
|79
|5
|-
|[[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]]
|31
|4
|-
|[[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]]
|158
|12
|-
|Total
|1590
|106
|-
|}
 
The Coalition has been in power since 2010 when they defeated The West Phoenician Empire First Party.
 
In February 2019, The Conservative Party of West Phoenicia and The Antebellum Party merged to create a more powerful voting bloc. The merger  allowed both parties to focus more on their opposition than each other when attempting to woo candidates.
 
At the 2019 West Phoenician General Election; the Coalition won their second term with an increased majority..
 
[[Jimmy Bain]], former leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of West Phoenicia since 2015 chose to step down and not run for reelection in the 2019 election.
 
The Coalition won 845 seats out of the 1590 on offer, giving them the ability to run government without the support of the Crossbench.
However if needed they can usually rely on votes from their right wing allies, Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia and the West Phoenicia Prohibition Party giving the Coalition a supermajority.


Coalition: 845
Coalition: 845
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* [[West Phoenicia Prohibition Party]] (79)
* [[West Phoenicia Prohibition Party]] (79)


Far Left Bloc: 158
Far Left Bloc: 189


* [[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]] (31)
* [[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]] (31)
* [[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]] (127)
* [[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]] (158)


Cross Bench: 31
* [[Republic Party of West Phoenicia]](31)


Government: Senate
Government: Senate
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* [[Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia]] (5)
* [[Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia]] (5)


Far Left Bloc: 13
Far Left Bloc: 16


* [[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]] (4)
* [[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]] (4)
* [[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]] (9)
* [[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]] (12)
 
Cross Bench: 3
 
* [[Republic Party of West Phoenicia]] (3)
 
 
The Prime Minister chairs the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate chairs the Senate.
 
Both positions are for 4 year terms by their party; they have the ability to be re-elected.
 
The royal family approves each law that the government wishes to enact. The [[Veto Power Act of 2015]] allows the Crown, 10 vetos per session.
 
The royal family has the power to veto any Prime Minister, Minister or Judge for the West Phoenician court system nomination they feel is not suitable for the nation.
 
To vote one must be a West Phoenician citizen, not incarcerated  and 16 and over.
 
The West Phoenician Government has broad national powers. Among other things, it administers laws in relation to defence, national police force, immigration, foreign affairs, national healthcare, trade, postal services and taxation.
 
Each of the 53 city states have their own unicameral parliament of 21 sitting members. The members are elected for 3 year terms and are chaired by a Governor.
 
Ministry cabinet positions are delegated by the Prime Minister with approval needed from the royal family.
The current government ministry is selected from members of the Coalition based on merit and seats won.
 
===Political Parties in West Phoenicia===
 
The Confederate Empire of West Phoenicia has a multi party structure with 14 parties registered.
 
Coalition:
* [[Antebellum Conservative Party]]
* [[West Phoenicia Segregation Party]]
* [[West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party]]
* [[Christian People's Party]]
 
Opposition:
 
* [[West Phoenicia Empire First Party]]
* [[Justice Party of West Phoenicia]]
* [[Animal Justice Party]]
* [[Democratic Monarchist Party]]
 
Left Wing:
 
* [[West Phoenicia Socialist Party]]
 
Far Right Bloc:
* [[Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia]]
* [[West Phoenicia Prohibition  Party]]
 
Far Left Bloc:
* [[Communist Party of West Phoenicia]]
* [[Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party]]
 
Cross Bench:
 
* [[Republic Party of West Phoenicia]]
 
====Defunct Political Parties====
 
 
* The Democratic Party
* The Rainbow Party
* The Feminist Party
* The Euthanasia Party
* Islamic People's Party
* Christian Democratic Party
* Catholic People's Party
* The Conservative Party of West Phoenicia
* The Constitution Party
* The Antebellum Party
* United Workers Party
 
 


===Coalition Government Cabinet===
====Coalition Government Cabinet====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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|[[Aaron Airè]]
|[[Aaron Airè]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|-
|Speaker of the House
|[[Madame Minerva Cranè]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
|-
|Chief Whip
|Chief Whip
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|Antebellum Conservative Party
|Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
|-
|Minister of Social Services
|Minister of Science
|[[Janice Norris]]
|Christian People's Party
|-
|Minister of Transportation
|[[Jason Millerton]]
|[[Jason Millerton]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
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|West Phoenicia Segregation Party
|West Phoenicia Segregation Party
|-
|-
|Minister of Community Services
|Minister of Community & Social Services
|[[Duchess Puddy Springvale]]
|[[Duchess Puddy Springvale]]
|West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
|West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
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|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|-
|-
|Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms |[[Vanessa Defence]]
|Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms  
|[[Vanessa Defence]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|-
|-
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|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|-
|-
|Minister of Science, Aviation and Innovation
|Minister of Transportation, Aviation and Innovation
|[[James Chapperaux]]
|[[James Chapperaux]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
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|-
|-
|Minister of International Development
|Minister of International Development
|[[Hamish Jackson]]
|[[Janice Norris]]
|Antebellum Conservative Party  
|Christian People's Party
|-
|-
|Ministry of State of Antiquities
|Ministry of State of Antiquities
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Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak
Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak


Other Roles
=====Other Roles=====


Chief of Staff: Mr Duncan Kellog
Ambassador to the World Assembly: [[Baroness Margarita Too-Rak]]


Press Secretary: Madame Amanda Scotts


Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak.
Chief of Staff: [[Duncan Kellog]]


===Opposition Government Cabinet===
Press Secretary: [[Madame Amanda Scotts]]


Opposition Leader: Gai Prestonia
====Opposition Government Cabinet====


Opposition Deputy Leader: Ross Hynch
{| class="wikitable"
 
!'''Portfolio'''
Opposition Party Whip: Madame Di Nunn
!'''Minister'''
 
!'''Party'''
Opposition Minister of Climate Change & Environment : Dr Daryl Eastminster
|-
 
|Opposition Leader
Opposition Minister of Religion: Cardinal Peter II Bergemen
|[[Gai Prestonia]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Finance: Professor Trevor Adellide
|-
 
|Opposition Deputy Leader
Opposition Minister of Defence: Air Commodore Felicia South
|[[Ross Hynch]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Truth: Senator Tokyo Lily
|-
 
|Opposition Party Whip
Opposition Minister of Homeland Security: Hathor Luxor
|[[Madame Di Nunn]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Education: Professor Brownlyn Valentine
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Climate Change & Environment
Opposition Minister of Foreign Affairs: Ms Grace Atin
|[[Dr Daryl Eastminster]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Aged Care: Richard Esse
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Religion  
Minister of the Arts & Culture: Meg Wurran
|[[Cardinal Peter II Bergemen]]
 
|Democratic Monarchist Party
Minister of Industry: Mirwais Patel
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Finance  
Minister of Agriculture: Houa Ng
|[[Professor Trevor Adellide]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Social Services: Violetta Black
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Defence
Minister of Transportation: Campbell Rook
|[[Air Commodore Felicia South]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Minister of Small Businesses: Robyn Cinn
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Truth
Minister of Communications: Pawan Singh
|[[Tokyo Lily]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Minister of Trade: Darius Mckaii
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Homeland Security
Minister of Finance: Prof Cheryl Piktario
|[[Hathor Luxor]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Immigration & Border Protection : Fiona Swannie
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development
Minister for Veteran Affairs: Col. Norman Broad (retired)
|[[Professor Brownlyn Valentine]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Minister of Justice: Julie York
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Foreign Affairs  
Minister of Community Services: Leonie Def
|[[Grace Atin]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Corrective Services: Gov Jim Morris
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Aged Care
Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve: Dave Blood
|[[Baron Glen Corinthians]]
 
|Democratic Monarchist Party
Minister of Women's Affairs: Gabbi Vale
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of the Arts & Culture
Minister of Youth Affairs: Sarah Christ
|[[Meg Wurran]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Minister of Energy and Resources: Nathaniel Charez
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Industry
Minister of Housing: Emily Nelton
|[[Mirwais Patel]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Manufacturing: Burt Kurbet
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Sports and Recreation: Shane Taylor
|[[Houa Ng]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Minister of Disability Services: Lorraine Towers
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Social & Community Services  
Minister of Police and Emergency Response: Tristan Brook
|[[Violetta Black]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Technology: Deborah Gleason
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Transportation
Minister of Tourism: Sean O'Reily
|[[Campbell Rook]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms: Bradly Sun
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Small Businesses
Minister of Early Childhood Development: Mindy Crampton
|[[Robyn Cinn]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Minister of Mental Health: Margaret Rise
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Communications:  
Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations: Emerson Alba
|[[Pawan Singh]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Minister of Science, Aviation & Innovation : Albert Howitz
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Trade
Minister of Indigenous Affairs: Cathy Sprint
|[[Darius Mckaii]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans: Gloria Butt
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Immigration & Border Protection
Ministry of State of Antiquities: Dr Asia Le'Rouge
|[[Fiona Swannie]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
===Governors of West Phoenician City-States===
|-
 
|Opposition Minister for Veteran Affairs
Jackson: Governor Eva Black of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Col. Norman Broad]] (retired)
 
|Democratic Monarchist Party
Immaculata: Governor Vicountess Anna Moor of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Minister of Justice
New Tudor: Governor Vicount Michael Nguyen of the Aristocracy Party
|[[Julie York]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Upper West Phoenicia: Governor Stephen Duty of The West Phoenician First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Corrective Services
Brigham Territory:Governor Margaret Kent of the The Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Gov Jim Morris]]
 
|Democratic Monarchist Party
Lower West Phoenicia: Governor Melissa Suva of the West Phoenician First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve
Olympia Hills: Governor Paris Palms of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Dave Blood]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Bast County: Governor Carolina Utah of the The Antrbellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Women's Affairs  
Baal Territory:Governor Ethbaal Bainbridge II of West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Gabbi Vale]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Agape: Governor Father Barry Sengali of Christian People's Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Youth Affairs
New Dixie:Governor Timothy Van Bandenburg of the West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Sarah Christ]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Deception Bay: Governor Scottie Blu of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Energy and Resources  
Antebellum Territory: Governor Victor Phan of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Nathaniel Charez]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Selene Valley: Governor Lady Kimberly Ports of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Housing
St Mary's: Governer Agatha Potts of the West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Emily Nelton]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Ptolemaic Haven: Governor Ptolemy York XX of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Manufacturing  
Helios Territory: Governor Dionysis La'Mont of the West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Burt Kurbet]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Tallahassee Central: Governor Manny Vega of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Sports and Recreation
Savannah Grove: Governor Paulina Queens of the The Nationalist Party
|[[Shane Taylor]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Herodian Valley: Governor Agrippa Dew IV of the Prohibition Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Disability Services
Titania: Governor Augustus Onoch of The Nationalist Party
|[[Lorraine Towers]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Fort Blackfoot: Governor Black Horse Rain of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Police and Emergency Response
Nova Texas: Governor John Dyallas of the West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Tristan Brook]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
East Eden: Governor Adam Nodd of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Technology  
New Rome: Governor Lady Drusilla Pontus of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Deborah Gleason]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Africana Territory: Governer Juba Mantooba II of the Antrbellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Tourism
New Egypt: Governor Achillas Alexandria of the West Phoenicia First Party
|[[Sean O'Reily]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Autumn Falls:Governer Colonel Atem El Shadra of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms
Bourbon-Versailles: Governor Count Louis De'Vallis of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Bradly Sun]]
 
|Democratic Monarchist Party
Polytheisa Heaven :Governor Hecate Noel of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Health & Mental Health  
Scarlett Orient Isles: Governor Ross Brethern of The Socialist Party
|[[Margaret Rise]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
New Crocodilopolis:Governor Ma'at Karnak of the The Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations
Yule Island: Governor Glen Clauss of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Emerson Alba]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Druidia: Governor Diviciacus Cross of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Science, Aviation & Innovation
Seleucid Dominion: Governor Seleucus Edom III Philometor of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Albert Howitz]]
 
|Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Mythologica: Governer Helena Du'Moor of the Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Neo Australis: Governor Beatrice Wentworth of The Antebellum Conservative Party
|[[Cathy Sprint]]
 
|Animal Justice Party
Testament Valley: Governor David Petra of the The Antebellum Conservative Party
|-
 
|Opposition Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Western Norse Territory: Governor Baldur Norse of Socialist Party
|[[Gloria Butt]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Passions Territory: Governor Edmund Forrestor of the West Phoenicia First Party
|-
 
|Ministry of State of Antiquities
Oceania District: Governor Major Trey Winterbourne of the Nationalist Party
|[[Dr Asia Le'Rouge]]
 
|West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Acappella Territory: Governor Houa Hinh of the West Phoenician First Party
|-
 
|}
Cluella: Governor Parker Coles IV of the Antebellum Conservative Party
 
Fantasi: Governor Lateesha Winst of the Antebellum Conservative Party
 
Westernia Frontier: Governor Audie Murray of the Antebellum Conservative Party
 
Neo Aztecayan Province: Governor Neptune Greenwich of the Segregation Party
 
Gospela: Governor Arabella Plain of the Antebellum Conservative Party
 
All Hallows Territory: Governor Dillion Meadows of the Diversity, Love and Rainbow Party


Medieval County: Governor Lady Bertha Onark of the Aristocracy Party
==City States==


King Glenton Bush I Province: Governor Richard Dundas VIII of The Democratic Monarchist Party
West Phoenicia has 53 city states.


Debney Bay: Governor Ruby Elizabeth of the Diversity, Love and Rainbow Party
Each city-state has their own unicameral parliament, consisting  of 20 sitting members.


Neo Indus: Governor Guru Patel of the West Phoenician First Party
The City-state elections are run via a
the single transferable vote proportional representation method.
Two members per province in each city-state are elected. The two with the higest number of votes win those two seats.


Hellenestica: Governor Scott Cameron of the Antebellum Conservative Party
The members are elected for 3 year terms and are chaired by a Governor.


Return to:[[West Phoenicia]]
==External Territories==


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Latest revision as of 13:28, 10 June 2020

West Phoenicia Parliament in the capital of Melbourne-Haven.

Since 1586 when West Phoenicia became a nation they have continued to have a parliament. The first unicarmel parliament sitting was held on the 1st of March 1586, and had the representation of two senators from each of the 10 original states that unified to form West Phoenicia under the leadership of the Monarch.

From 1586, parliament has grown and splintered into a bicarmel parliament with representation from all 53 city-state.

West Phoenicia is a liberal democratic, federal constitutional monarchy, headed by a sovereign Monarch.

The Monarch retains significant executive powers, however the monarch is bound by the West Phoenician Constitution, but they have a significant amount of control in the running of the government if they desire it, but pass the responsibilities onto the Prime Minister.

The royal family is more than a ceremonial Head of State.

The bicameral parliament is the legislative branch of the national central government of The Empire of West Phoenicia.

Parliament is made up of democratically-elected representatives from West Phoenicia. That are elected from the 13 political parties, currently registered.

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the national government.

The members of the House represent electoral divisions or districts across the Empire. The House of Representatives follows a Multiple non-transferable vote also known as plurality-at-large. It is a non-proportional voting system that elects three representatives from each province within each of the 53 city-states. West Phoenicia currently has 530 provinces. They serve for a period of 3 years.

There number in total is 1590.


West Phoenician senators are elected under the single transferable vote system of proportional representation. Two Senators are elected from each of the 53 city-state of West Phoenicia. Senators serve for a period of 6 years.

There number in total is 106.


National Parliament

The Prime Minister chairs the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate; chairs the Senate. The current President of the Senate is; Senator Andrew Rush.

A Prime Minister is elected by the political party or parties that hold a majority of the seats in the House of Representatives.

The President of the Senate is elected by the Senate in a secret ballot.

The royal family approves each law that the government wishes to enact.The Veto Power Act of 2015 allows the Crown, 10 vetos per session.

The royal family has the power to veto any Minister or Judge for the West Phoenician court system, if they feel is not suitable for the country. However the royal family tends to let the elected government handle most of those nominations.

The Monarch has the power to fire the Prime Minister in cases of no confidence, treason, corruption, other criminal charges and call on the elected government to vote in a new Prime Minister in.

To vote, one must be a West Phoenician citizen, not incarcerated and 16 years of age and over.

The West Phoenician Government has broad national powers that are granted to them by the 53 city-states.

The government administers laws in relation to defence, national police force, immigration, foreign affairs, national healthcare, trade, and taxation.

Ministry cabinet positions are delegated by the Prime Minister with approval needed from the royal family. The current government ministry is selected from members of the Coalition based on merit and seats won.

West Phoenician Government 2020

Party House of Representatives Seats Senate Seats
Antebellum Conservative Party 320 20
West Phoenicia Segregation Party 127 7
West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party 192 14
Christian People's Party 206 12
West Phoenicia Empire First Party 160 11
Justice Party of West Phoenicia 63 4
Animal Justice Party 31 3
Democratic Monarchist Party 63 4
West Phoenicia Socialist Party 80 5
Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia 80 5
West Phoenicia Prohibition Party 79 5
Communist Party of West Phoenicia 31 4
Diversity, Love & Rainbow Party 158 12
Total 1590 106

The Coalition has been in power since 2010 when they defeated The West Phoenician Empire First Party.

In February 2019, The Conservative Party of West Phoenicia and The Antebellum Party merged to create a more powerful voting bloc. The merger  allowed both parties to focus more on their opposition than each other when attempting to woo candidates.

At the 2019 West Phoenician General Election; the Coalition won their second term with an increased majority..

Jimmy Bain, former leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of West Phoenicia since 2015 chose to step down and not run for reelection in the 2019 election.

The Coalition won 845 seats out of the 1590 on offer, giving them the ability to run government without the support of the Crossbench. However if needed they can usually rely on votes from their right wing allies, Nationalist Party of West Phoenicia and the West Phoenicia Prohibition Party giving the Coalition a supermajority.

Coalition: 845

Opposition: 317

Left Wing: 80

Far Right Bloc: 159

Far Left Bloc: 189


Government: Senate

Total members of the Senate: 106

Coalition: 53

Opposition: 22

Left Wing Alliance: 5

Far Right:10

Far Left Bloc: 16

Coalition Government Cabinet

Portfolio Minister Party
Prime Minister Countess Tia High Antebellum Conservative Party
Deputy Prime Minister Aaron Airè Antebellum Conservative Party
Speaker of the House Madame Minerva Cranè Antebellum Conservative Party
Chief Whip Lady Jodie Greenway West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Deputy Chief Whip Dame Anna Patches Christian People's Party
Minister of Religion Deputy Pontifex Jim Wacco Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Pagan Faiths Deputy High Priest August Moon Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of the Treasury Trevor Rushworth Antebellum Conservative Party
Speaker of the House Brad Atin Antebellum Conservative Party
Attorney General Thuy Swain Christian People's Party
Minister of Truth Tanya Thorne West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Defence Gen.Aaron Townsville Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister for Defence Industry Michelle Craft Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of War Baroness Bernice Gryphon III West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of Homeland Security Babs Towers Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Education Helena Rice Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Health Dr Kiri Alfred Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jack Portland Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations Scott Cumber-Blue Christian People's Party
Minister of Aged Care Inga Horne West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Culture Lady Genevieve Wolfe West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of the Arts Baroness Honey Baroda West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of Industry & Manufacturing Rowena Roxborough Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Agriculture Diane Sheets Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Science Jason Millerton Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Small Businesses Jason Blackburn West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Communications Fau Telstra Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Trade & Commerce Casey Chapps Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of the Environment Amanda Chatterman Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Finance Prof Michael Norris Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Immigration and Border Protection Count Merry Travancore Christian People's Party
Minister for Veteran Affairs Sgt.Matthew Bradie Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Justice Jacob Bain West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Community & Social Services Duchess Puddy Springvale West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of Corrective Services Gov Joan Wentworth West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve Jonathan Sydney Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Women's Affairs Tuvan Sydney Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Youth Affairs Renee Curran Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Energy and Resources Jacob Prosper Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Housing Amber Hampton Christian People's Party
Minister of Morality Dr Cheryl Pisaccio Christian People's Party
Minister of Sports and Recreation Maximillan Dogg Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of West Phoenician Olympic Sports Baroness Flora Freeman West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of Police and Emergency Response Laura Lamb Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Disability Services Robyn Mells Christian People's Party
Minister of Technology Emanuel Florida Christian People's Party
Minister of Tourism Lara Komma Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms Vanessa Defence Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Early Childhood Development Karen Woods Christian People's Party
Minister of Mental Health Vanessa Wizard Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Transportation, Aviation and Innovation James Chapperaux Antebellum Conservative Party
Minister of Indigenous Affairs Anna Tram West Phoenicia Segregation Party
Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Sirena Jackson West Phoenicia Aristocracy Party
Minister of International Development Janice Norris Christian People's Party
Ministry of State of Antiquities Dr Indiana Solo Antebellum Conservative Party

Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak

Other Roles

Ambassador to the World Assembly: Baroness Margarita Too-Rak


Chief of Staff: Duncan Kellog

Press Secretary: Madame Amanda Scotts

Opposition Government Cabinet

Portfolio Minister Party
Opposition Leader Gai Prestonia West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Deputy Leader Ross Hynch Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Party Whip Madame Di Nunn West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Climate Change & Environment Dr Daryl Eastminster West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Religion Cardinal Peter II Bergemen Democratic Monarchist Party
Opposition Minister of Finance Professor Trevor Adellide West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Defence Air Commodore Felicia South Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Truth Tokyo Lily Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Homeland Security Hathor Luxor West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Education & Early Childhood Development Professor Brownlyn Valentine Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Foreign Affairs Grace Atin West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Aged Care Baron Glen Corinthians Democratic Monarchist Party
Opposition Minister of the Arts & Culture Meg Wurran Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Industry Mirwais Patel West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Agriculture Houa Ng Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Social & Community Services Violetta Black West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Transportation Campbell Rook West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Small Businesses Robyn Cinn West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Communications: Pawan Singh Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Trade Darius Mckaii Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Immigration & Border Protection Fiona Swannie West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister for Veteran Affairs Col. Norman Broad (retired) Democratic Monarchist Party
Minister of Justice Julie York West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Corrective Services Gov Jim Morris Democratic Monarchist Party
Opposition Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Deve Dave Blood Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Women's Affairs Gabbi Vale West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Youth Affairs Sarah Christ Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Energy and Resources Nathaniel Charez West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Housing Emily Nelton West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Manufacturing Burt Kurbet West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Sports and Recreation Shane Taylor Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Disability Services Lorraine Towers West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Police and Emergency Response Tristan Brook West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Technology Deborah Gleason Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Tourism Sean O'Reily Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Liquor, Gaming and Firearms Bradly Sun Democratic Monarchist Party
Opposition Minister of Health & Mental Health Margaret Rise West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Employment & Industrial Relations Emerson Alba West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Opposition Minister of Science, Aviation & Innovation Albert Howitz Justice Party of West Phoenicia
Opposition Minister of Indigenous Affairs Cathy Sprint Animal Justice Party
Opposition Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gloria Butt West Phoenicia Empire First Party
Ministry of State of Antiquities Dr Asia Le'Rouge West Phoenicia Empire First Party

City States

West Phoenicia has 53 city states.

Each city-state has their own unicameral parliament, consisting of 20 sitting members.

The City-state elections are run via a the single transferable vote proportional representation method. Two members per province in each city-state are elected. The two with the higest number of votes win those two seats.

The members are elected for 3 year terms and are chaired by a Governor.

External Territories

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