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How many senators represent the Australian Capital Territory in Australia’s Senate?
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The Australian Capital Territory is represented by two senators in Australia’s Senate.1
While the Senate consists of 76 members in total, the representation is divided such that each of the six states elects 12 senators, while the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory each elect two senators. Unlike state senators, who serve six-year terms, territorial senators serve three-year terms.1