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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]
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 ...
List of prime ministers of Australia; List of prime ministers of Australia (graphical) List of Australian heads of government by time in office. List of premiers of New South Wales by time in office; List of premiers of Queensland by time in office; List of premiers of South Australia by time in office; List of premiers of Tasmania by time in ...
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]
United Australia, forms a minority government under Joe Lyons. 14 34: 16 4 1 6 Emergency Committee: 75 Election Year Prime Minister Summary Labor United Australia Party Country Lang Labor Independent Other parties Total seats 14th 1934 Joe Lyons (1879–1939) The Coalition of the UAP and the Country Party forms a government under Joe Lyons. 18 ...
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 ...
View history; General ... Lists of female members of Australian parliaments (1 C, 2 P) G. ... Leader of the Government in the Senate (Australia)