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The following men held the office of Prime Minister on different occasions, separated by other Prime ministers: * Alfred Deakin (1903-04, 1905-08 and 1909-10) * Andrew Fisher (1908-09, 1910-13 and 1914-15) * Robert Gordon Menzies (1939-41 and 1949-66)

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How many prime ministers has Australia had and who was the third prime minister?

Australia has had 34 prime ministers as of 2013. 33 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 28 different people who served as Prime Minister. Tony Abbott is the 34th Prime Minister, but the 28th different Prime Minister.The third prime minister of Australia was John Christian Watson, known simply as just Chris Watson.


Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1995?

The Prime Minister of Australia in 1997 was John Howard. John Howard held this position from 1996 until 2007.


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.


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.


Which prime minister was in office the shortest time?

Australia's shortest serving Prime Minister was Francis Forde.As Deputy Prime Minister, Francis Forde took over as Prime Minister when John Curtin died suddenly whilst still in office. When the election was held a week later, Ben Chifley won over Forde, thus becoming Australia's new Prime Minister.

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Who was the prime minister at the beginning of 21st Century in Australia?

John Howard was Prime Minister of Australia at the beginning of the 21st century. He held office from 1996 to 2007.


Who was Australia's 24th prime minister?

The 24th Prime Minister of Australia was Paul Keating. He held office from 20 December 1991 to 11 March 1996.


Who was the prime minister of Australia at the beginning of the 21st century?

At the beginning of the 21st century, John Howard was Prime Minister of Australia, having held office since 1996.


How many Prime Ministers have you had in Australia?

Australia has had 32 prime ministers as of 2011. 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.


How many prime ministers has Australia known?

Australia has had 32 prime ministers as of 2013. 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.


How many prime ministers has Australia had and who was the third prime minister?

Australia has had 34 prime ministers as of 2013. 33 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 28 different people who served as Prime Minister. Tony Abbott is the 34th Prime Minister, but the 28th different Prime Minister.The third prime minister of Australia was John Christian Watson, known simply as just Chris Watson.


How many Prime Ministers have there been in Australia?

Australia has had 33 Prime Ministers since Federation, as of 2013. 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. Kevin Rudd is the 33rd Prime Minister, but the 27th different Prime Minister.


How many presidents has Australia had?

None. Australia is a constitutional monarchy, so the head of government is the Prime Minister, not a President.As of 2012, Australia has had 32 Prime Ministers. 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.


How many prime ministers have served Australia?

Since Federation, Australia has had 32 Prime Ministers, 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.


Was John Howard the 30th Prime Minister of Australia?

Yes. However, because several of Australia's Prime Ministers have held office more than once, serving after a break, John Howard was the 30th Prime Minister but only the 25th different Prime Minister.


Was war on while Edmund Barton was prime minister?

No. There was no war in Australia while Edmund Barton held office.


Which two men held the position of prime minister of Australia on three separate occasions?

Alfred Deakin and Andrew Fisher each held the office of Prime Minister of Australia on three different occasions.Deakin was Prime Minister in 1903-04, 1905-08 and 1909-10.Fisher was Prime Minister is 1908-09, 1910-13 and 1914-15.