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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]
Premier of South Australia. List of premiers of South Australia by time in office; Premier of Tasmania. List of premiers of Tasmania by time in office; Premier of Victoria. List of premiers of Victoria by time in office; Premier of Western Australia. List of premiers of Western Australia by time in office; Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
The name of the government in the Constitution of Australia is the "Government of the Commonwealth". [15] This was the name used in many early federal government publications. [16] However, in 1965 Robert Menzies indicated his preference for the name "Australian Government" in order to prevent confusion with the new Commonwealth of Nations. [17]
The Australian states were founded as British colonies, and executive power was held by a governor (or sometimes a lieutenant-governor) appointed by the British government (see Governors of the Australian states). From the 1820s the power of the governors was gradually transferred to legislative bodies, at first appointed, later partly elected ...
Watson resigns four months later and Free Trade forms Government under Reid, finally passing the Conciliation and Arbitration Act five months later. Labour and the Protectionists return to Government in 1905 when Reid loses the confidence of the parliament. 23 25 26 1 Revenue Tariff: 75 Election Year Prime Minister Summary Labour Anti-Socialist
13% for the Hawke government (1983–1991) 12% for the Rudd government (2007–2010) 4% nominated the Gillard government (2010–2013) 8% responded as "unsure" In all, 50% of all respondents nominated a Liberal Party government, with 42% nominating the Labor Party. At the time of the survey, the federal government was led by the Labor Party.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 February 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 ...
Thomas Playford served as Premier of South Australia and leader of the Liberal and Country League (LCL) from 5 November 1938 to 10 March 1965 (26 years). it was the longest term of any elected government leader in Australian history.