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The prime minister of Australia is the leader of the Australian Government and the Cabinet of Australia, with the support of the majority of the House of Representatives. [1] [2] Thirty-one people (thirty men and one woman) have served in the position since the office was created in 1901. [3]
List of chief ministers of the Northern Territory by time in office; Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory. List of chief ministers of the Australian Capital Territory by time in office; Prime Minister of Australia. List of prime ministers of Australia by time in office; List of longest-serving members of the Parliament of Australia
Rank Party Time in office (Days) # Prime Minister(s) 1. Liberal Party of Australia: 18504 9 Tony Abbott, John Gorton, Malcolm Fraser, Harold Holt, John Howard, William McMahon, Robert Menzies (1949–1966), Scott Morrison, and Malcolm Turnbull
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 30 January 2025. Head of government of Australia For a list of officeholders, see List of prime ministers of Australia. Prime Minister of Australia Coat of arms of Australia Flag of Australia Incumbent Anthony Albanese since 23 May 2022 Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ...
The Australian Government, also known as the Commonwealth Government, ... although the leaders of the party factions also exercised considerable influence. ...
Nearly all (24) prime ministers of Australia have held the office at some point during their tenures without the mandates from an election. This is a common occurrence due to the parliamentary and party systems in Australia, when the position is often made vacant by a spill or leader who is resigning or retiring.
Billy Hughes later replaces him as UAP leader, and Country Party leader Arthur Fadden replaces him as Coalition leader and Prime Minister. Fadden serves for only 40 days, until Labor and the independents defeat his budget. Labor forms Government under John Curtin. 32 23: 14: 4 1 74 Election Year Prime Minister Summary Labor
Alfred Deakin was a unanimous choice as Australia's best prime minister, winning full votes from each selector; Robert Menzies also appeared on every "best" list. No one prime minister appeared on all six "worst" lists, although William McMahon appeared on five and James Scullin on four. Several prime ministers appeared on both "best" and ...