Australian Capital Territory
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Cities in Australian Capital Territory
#politics
Canberra
- Federal Parliament — Sits at Capital Hill, comprising the 151-seat House of Representatives and the 76-seat Senate.
- Legislative Assembly — The unicameral ACT parliament holds 25 elected members representing five distinct electorates.
- Territory leadership — The ACT is governed by a Labor-Greens coalition led by Chief Minister Andrew Barr.
#sport
Canberra
- Rugby League — The Canberra Raiders play in the NRL, drawing a large local fanbase to Canberra Stadium in Bruce.
- AFL presence — The Greater Western Sydney Giants play select home matches at Manuka Oval in the inner south.
#economy
Canberra
- Public service — Federal departments and agencies represent the largest employment block in the territory.
- Higher education — The Australian National University and University of Canberra drive significant local employment and research activity.
- Defence and intelligence — The presence of the Australian Defence Force headquarters and ASIO heavily influences the local private contracting market.