Government of West Phoenicia

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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, confederal 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 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 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-state. 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.


Federal Parliament

The Prime Minister chairs the House of Representatives. While Senator Andrew Rush, 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 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, postal services 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 2015 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 Social Services Janice Norris Christian People's Party
Minister of Transportation 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 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 Science, 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 Hamish Jackson Antebellum Conservative 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 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 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 Community Services Leonie Def 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 Early Childhood Development Mindy Crampton Democratic Monarchist Party
Opposition Minister of 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

Each of the 53 West Phoenician city states have their own unicameral parliament, consisting of 20 sitting members.

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

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