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Government
Long-form name: Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Type: territory of Australia.
Capital: West Island.
Administrative divisions: none (territory of Australia).
Independence: none (territory of Australia).
Constitution: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955.
Legal system: based upon the laws of Australia and local laws.
National holiday: NA.
Executive branch: British monarch, governor general of Australia,
administrator, chairman of the Islands Council.
Legislative branch: unicameral Islands Council.
Judicial branch: Supreme Court.
Leaders:
Chief of State--Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
Head of Government--Administrator D. LAWRIE (since NA 1989);
Chairman of the Islands Council Parson Bin YAPAT (since NA).
Suffrage: NA.
Elections: NA.
Diplomatic representation: none (territory of Australia).
Flag: the flag of Australia is used.