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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.
1,068 Questions
When did Edmund Barton come to Australia?
Edmund Barton didn't come to Australia, but his parents migrated to Australia from England in 1824.
What was the popularity with John Howard and the Australian people?
John Howard was popular enough to be reelected twice, becoming Australia's second-longest serving Prime Minister.
Why didn't John Howard say sorry to the Stolen Generations?
One of the reasons John Howard did not make a public proclamation of "sorry" was that he knew a public admission would likely prompt legal action and subsequent claims for monetary compensation. To admit liability opens oneself to prosecution.
Hoe many brothers and sisters did Alfred Deakin have?
No brothers. Only one sister, Catherin (kate) Sarah/Deakin
What did John Backus introduce in 1957?
FORTRAN was introduced by him in 1957.
he worked for three years on this subject and later invented it.
He was the leading member of the team of FORTRAN developers.
He started developing it in 1954 and completed it fully in 1957.
What awards did Sir Edmund Barton get?
japans order of rising sun
knight grand cross of St Michael and St George
What are facts about Alfred Deakin?
There are a lot of interesting facts about Alfred Deakin, like he was the second prime minister of Australia. He lived from (1856-1919) and is buried in the St Kilda Cemetery. Deakin University is named after him.
What did Gough Whitlam do to end conscription?
By being elected on December 2nd 1972, Prime Minister Edward Gough Whitlam advocated for the end of conscription. By achieving the votes in the Upper House and Lower House, the bill was passed to abolish conscription. Also, public support strengthened the bid to abolish conscription.
What are three facts about Edmund Barton?
1: He was elected as the Federated Australia's first Prime Minister 2: He was one of the people that supported Federation 3: He became a Sir Edmund Barton.
When did conscription start in Australia?
conscription started in Australia when mr king jong il created a porno. and Australian troops wer angry and started bating over it. in 1965
