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Australian Prime Ministers
The leaders who shaped Australia's politics, from Federation to the present. Questions should pertain to their policies and laws, and their lives, both political and personal.
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Who is the Deputy Prime Minister for Belgium?
Marcelo Grigolo, i think... :/......:)
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What education is needed to become prime minister?
funny question, but it doesnt work that way. you get into parliament and work your way there.
What is the name of the president of Australia?
The current head of state of Australia is HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia.
Queen Elizabeth II is the titular head of state. The Governor general instructs the Queen at the behest of the Prime minister or the constitution. However, authority lies with the Prime Minister who is the majority leader in the lower house of Parliament.
Who is Australia's 2014 prime minister?
During the course of 2013, there have been three Prime Ministers of Australia.
- Julia Gillard of the ALP, who was elected in 2010, but ousted in a leadership ballot in June 2013, resulting from dissatisfaction with her performance as leader
- Kevin Rudd of the ALP, who had been previously replaced by Julia Gillard in a similar leadership ballot in 2010. Rudd returned to office on 27 June 2013.
- Tony Abbott, of the Liberal Party of Australia, who won office conclusively in the Federal Election on 7 September. He was officially sworn in on 18 September 2013.
Who was the first woman prime minister in Australia?
By most accounts, the first woman prime minister in the world was Sirimavo Bandaranaike; she became Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon) in 1960. Among other women to hold this office in the 1960s were Indira Gandhi, who became Prime Minister of India in 1966, and Golda Meir, who became Prime Minister of Israel in 1969. England got its first female Prime Minister in 1979 (and the first of any government in Europe), when Margaret Thatcher was elected. As for Canada, it only had one female Prime Minister and she served only six months in that office, from late June to early November 1993.
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 old was Kevin Rudd when he said the speech apology to aboriginal people?
Kevin Rudd apologized on 13 February 2008, it was the first order of business for the new parliament.
Which Australian state capital was named after a British prime minister?
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, was named after Queen Adelaide.
What is the 28th and Current Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott's Favourite Food?
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate, Tim Tams, Scones with Jam and Cream, Charcoaled Barbecued Steak and Chips with Salad, Barbecued Chicken, Mocha Coffee, Affogato (Vanilla Ice Cream with an Expresso Dumped on top), Ham and Avocado Sandwich, Raisin Toast, Chinese and Coke
After Gough Whitlam, who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1972 to 1975, Malcolm Fraser took over. Fraser, the leader of the Liberal Party, became Prime Minister following the dismissal of Whitlam by the Governor-General on November 11, 1975. He served until March 1983, when he was defeated by the Labor Party led by Bob Hawke.
Why did Julia Gillard lie on the carbon tax?
Julia Gillard didn't lie. She didn't intend to have a carbon tax. However, when there was a hung parliament she had to negotiate with the independents and Greens. Negotiation involves compromise on all sides, where people change their minds and their policies.
There is a proverb: Only fools and dead men never change their minds. People change their minds all the time.
Are there any places named after Edmund Barton?
Yes; the Canberra suburb of Barton is named after Edmund Barton, as is the Edmund Barton Building (originally the Trade Group Offices),a large office building on the Parliamentary Triangle in the suburb of Barton.
