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The first Prime Minister in Australia, Edmund Barton, was initially elected to lead the first "caretaker" Parliament by the Cabinet of Ministers, who refused to work under William Lyne, the man appointed by the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. He was appointed on 1 January 1901.
The inaugural (first) federal elections, in which the Australian public elected Barton and his cabinet, were held on 29 and 30 March 1901, which was just after Federation. None of the parties won a clear majority, but Barton's Protectionist Party won 31 of the 75 seats, which was more than any other party won.
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Who was the prime minister when the federation of Australia occurred?
Prior to Federation, there was no Prime Minister. The first Prime Minister of Australia was Edmund Barton, and he took on his position at Federation.
Who is the prime minister of Western Australia?
Western Australia is a state of Australia, and it does not have a Prime Minister, but a Premier. The 2013 premier of Western Australia is Colin Barnett.The position of Prime Minister is the one held by the leader of the entire nation.
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 2009?
Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister of Australia in 2009.
What happened in 1901?
On 1 January 1901, the states of Australia joined at federation to become the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia appointed (and later elected) its first Prime Minister, and the Australian constitution came into effect.
Was the first prime minister after federation in 1901?
In Australia, the first Prime Minister was appointed following Federation in 1901. This was Edmund Barton.
Does Australia have a woman as a prime minister?
Yes. In 2010, Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was elected.
When was Edmund Barton elected prime minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton was initially appointed, not elected, as Australia's first Prime Minister. He took office in 1901.Sir Edmund Barton assumed the office of Prime Minister on 1 January 1901, and was elected to the post on March 29 of the same year. He remained Prime Minister of Australia until 30 September 1903.
Was Edmund Barton the first Prime minister in Australia?
Yes, he was. Edmund Barton was initially appointed, not elected, as Australia's first Prime Minister. He took office in 1901. Sir Edmund Barton assumed the office of Prime Minister on 1 January 1901, and was elected to the post on March 29 of the same year. He remained Prime Minister of Australia until 30 September 1903.
Who was elected prime minister of australia in 1987?
Robert 'Bob' Hawke was returned as the Prime Minister of Australia in July 1987.
What year was Alexander Downer elected Australia's prime minister?
Alexander Downer has never been Australia's Prime Minister.
Who was the Australian prime minister at the time of the first ww?
Edmund Barton was the Prime Minister at the time of World War because in the year of federation Edmund Barton was elected first Prime Minister of Australia and that was the time of WW.
Can prime ministers be re elected in Australia?
Yes: Prime Ministers can be re-elected in Australia, and they frequently are. There is no limit to the number of consecutive times a Prime Minister can be re-elected.
Who was the first government of south Australia?
The first Prime Minister of Australia Edmund Barton was elected in 1901. He was leader of the federal Protectionist Party.
Was sir Charles Hotham elected prime minister of Australia?
No. Sir Charles Hotham was not one of Australia's Prime Ministers. He was Governor of Victoria from 1854-1855, long before Federation and therefore before Australia had its first Prime Minister.
Was Alfred Dealin Australia's first prime minister?
The first Prime Minister of Australia was Edmund Barton
When was James Scullin elected prime minister?
James Scullin became Prime Minister of Australia on 12 October 1929.
What is the name of the current prime minister Australia?
Julia Eileen Gillard is the Prime Minister of Australia in 2011.Gillard is part of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). She became the Prime Minister of Australia on 24 June when then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was forced to resign. In a Federal election held on 21 August 2010, Julia Gillard became Australia's first officially elected female prime minister, heading a minority government.
