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===Australia===
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In Australian councils, the mayor is generally the member of the council who acts as a ceremonial figurehead at official functions, as well as carrying the authority of the council between meetings. Mayoral decisions made between meetings are subject to council and may be confirmed or repealed if necessary. Mayors in Australia may be elected either directly through a ballot for the position of mayor at a local-government election, or alternatively may be elected from within the council at a meeting.

The civic regalia and insignia of local government have basically remained unaltered for centuries. For ceremonial occasions a mayor may wear robes, a [[Livery collar|mayoral chain]] and a [[Ceremonial mace|mace]]. Mayors have the title of ''[[Worship (style)|His/Her Worship]]'' whilst holding the position.

In councils where [[councillors]] are elected representing political parties, the mayor is normally the leader of the party receiving the most seats on council. In [[Queensland]], the [[lord mayor]] and mayors are elected by popular vote at the general council election.