<P> In many parliaments and other similar assemblies , seating is typically arranged in banks or rows , with each political party or caucus grouped together . The spokespeople for each group will often sit at the front of their group , and are then known as being on the frontbench ( or front bench ) and are described as frontbenchers . Those sitting behind them are known as backbenchers . Independent and minority parties sit to the side or on benches between the two sides , and are referred to as crossbenchers . </P>
<P> In many parliaments and other similar assemblies , seating is typically arranged in banks or rows , with each political party or caucus grouped together . The spokespeople for each group will often sit at the front of their group , and are then known as being on the frontbench ( or front bench ) and are described as frontbenchers . Those sitting behind them are known as backbenchers . Independent and minority parties sit to the side or on benches between the two sides , and are referred to as crossbenchers . </P>
who sits on the front bench in parliament australia
who sits on the front bench in parliament australia
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