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Not directly by the people. At elections people vote a local member into the House of Representatives. The Government is formed by the party or parties that hold the majority of seats in the House and the leader of that party is the Prime Minister.
It is entirely possible that at the next election for example, that the ALP will win a majority of seats but Julia Gillard could loose her seat, which means she wouldn't be PM.
What else can I help you with?
How long is Australia's president in office?
Australia does not have a president. The government is run by a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is elected for a maximum of three years per term, but there is no limit to how many consecutive terms they can be elected to office.
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.
Is there a minimum age at which you can be the prime minister of Australia?
There is no set minimum age at which a person can be elected Prime Minister of Australia, as long as that person is old enough to be enrolled as a voter. Australia's youngest Prime Minister was Chris Watson, who was just 37 years and 18 days old when elected to office in 1904.
What is the main political office of Australia who holds that office president prime minister?
The leader of the government in Australia is the Prime Minister.
What year did the prime minister of Australia take office?
The current Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, took office in 2010.
What year did Sir Edmund Barton become Prime Minister?
Edmund Barton was 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.
Does Australia have a woman as a prime minister?
Yes. In 2010, Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was elected.
What year was Alexander Downer elected Australia's prime minister?
Alexander Downer has never been Australia's Prime Minister.
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 prime minister of Australia in 1992?
Australia's Prime Minister in 1992 was Paul Keating of the ALP. He was Australia's 24th Prime Minister and held office from 20 December 1991 to 11 March 1996.
