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How does a political party become the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia and who becomes the Prime Minister?
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They must hold 50% of the seats in the house of reps, plus 1.
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Does Australia also have a prime minister?
Australia's government is led by the Prime Minister. Australia does not have a president.
Who is the 2014 government leader in Australia?
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Who was Australia's political leader before 1901?
There was no single political leader in Australia before 191, as there was no country of Australia prior to 1901. The continent of Australia was divided into colonies, each led by a premier or, prior to that, a governor. It was not until 1 January 1901, when the six colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania came together under a single federal government in an act known as Federation, that the nation known as the Commonwealth of Australia was formed, and a Prime Minister chosen to lead it.
