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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.

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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.


When was federation achieved in Australia?

Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901.Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.


Who was the Australian prime minister in 1800s?

This is a trick question - there were no prime minsters of Australia in the 1800's. indeed Australia did not have a prime minsiter, as federation did not occur till 1901. therefore, the first prime minister came to power in 1901 - that being Sir Edmund barton.


Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 2009?

Kevin Rudd was Prime Minister of Australia in 2009.


How many Prime Ministers does Australia have?

If your question means how many prime ministers does Australia have at one time, then the answer is only one.If it refers to how many Prime Ministers Australia has had since Federation, then the answer is 32 as of 2012. 31 men and one woman have held the office of Prime Minister at some stage, but several of them have held office more than once, serving after a break. Therefore, there have been 27 different people who served as Prime Minister.Julia Gillard is the 32nd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.

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Who was Australia's prime minister in 1888?

No-one. Australia was not yet a nation, but only a collection of different colonies. Federation occurred in 1901, but before that there were no prime ministers.


Who was the Prime minister in 1870?

Australia did not have a Prime Minister until federation in 1901. There was no Prime Minister in 1870.


Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1879?

Australia did not have a Prime Minister until Federation in 1901 when all the states of Australia united.


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.


Who was Australian prime minister in 1850?

The office of Prime Minister was not established in Australia until Federation, in 1901.


Who was the Australian prime minister at the time that the telephone was invented?

There wasn't one. The telephone was invented before Australia's Federation, which was in 1901. there was no prime Minister prior to Federation.


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.


When was federation achieved in Australia?

Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901.Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.


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.


What prime minister ruled in 1836?

There was no prime minister of Australia until federation in 1901.Also,prime ministers do not rule anything,they are the the elected leaders of the elected government and as such are answerable to that government and the people.


Who was the Australian prime minister in 1800s?

This is a trick question - there were no prime minsters of Australia in the 1800's. indeed Australia did not have a prime minsiter, as federation did not occur till 1901. therefore, the first prime minister came to power in 1901 - that being Sir Edmund barton.


Who is the vice president of Australia?

Australia has a Prime Minister, not a president. Australia is a Constitutional Monarchy, not a Republic. In 2011, Australia's Prime Minister is Julia Gillard and the Deputy Prime Minister is Wayne Swan.