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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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What house is the prime minister of Australia in?

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The Prime Minister has two official residences. The main residence is The Lodge in Canberra.

When the Prime Minister stays in Sydney, he stays in Kirribilli House, on Sydney.

If you mean what house of Parliament, the Prime Minister is a member of the House of Representatives.

Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1965?

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Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1965.

What political party is associated with liberals?

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The Liberal State Party, "the Freedom League" (LSP, Dutch: Liberale Staatspartij "de Vrijheidsbond"), was a Dutch conservative-liberal political party from 1921 to 1948. It is historically linked to the VVD, a major Dutch political party.

The LSP was founded in 1921 as a merger of the mainstream liberal Liberal Union, the conservative liberal League of Free Liberals, the minor Economic League and the single seat parties of the Neutral Party and the Middle Class Party. They were joined by the General Political Party, who lacked parliamentary representation. These were all the liberal parties in the Netherlands except for the progressive-liberal VDB. The merger was forced by the constitutional revision of 1918 implementing universal suffrage and proportional representation. The two biggest parties (the Liberal Union and the League of Free Liberals) had lost a considerable number of seats with the implementation of universal suffrage, while the other three parties had profited from the system of proportional representation.

Of the two major political parties in the United States, the Democratic Party is most supportive of organized labor, making it more liberal in that sense. Of the three minor parties, the Green Party is the most liberal and is more liberal than the Democratic Party. There are at least 25 micro parties and numerous regional parties, with a variety of levels of "liberalism" in their party platforms.

Why did John Steinbeck become a famous author?

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Steinbeck was one of the very few twentieth century US writers who jumped into the saddle, so to speak and direclty attacked and got involved with social problems such as the Depression( Grapes of Wrath). Mental retarded ranch hands(Of Mice and Men) and other gross topics rarely handled by other writers. He was considered left of c enter and was refused a commission in G-2 when he applied for one in World war II. Steinbeck acknowledges violence as a reality but rarely espouses it, unlike that hellk-for-leather type Hemingway. He is more socially oriented than his big rival. Both men of the pen were Nobel Laureates I would prefer Steinbeck.

Why was sir john gorton knighted?

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Thomas More was knighted after he went on a diplomatic trip with Cardinal Wolsey to visit with the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. At the same time he was made the under-treasurer to the Exchequer.

How did Edmund Barton die?

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1849 - Edmund Barton was born in Glebe, Sydney

1868 - Barton graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts (Classics)

1870 - Barton achieved his Master of Arts

1891 - Barton proposed his plan for Federation at the National Australasian Convention

1901 - Barton became Australia's first Prime Minister

1903 - He resigned as Prime Minister and was sworn in as a High Court Judge

About Edmund barton family?

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you do need to put more info in the question but as far as i know, until this day he still has reletives. their are as far as knowlege goes over 7, 8xgreat grand children till this day and all still young, 2 live in nsw in a town called wollongong

Where did Edmund Barton go to school?

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He was educated at Fort Street High School and Sydney Grammar School, where he was twice dux and School Captain and met his life-long friend and later fellow Justice of the High Court of Australia, Richard O'Connor. He graduated with first class honours and the University Medal in classics from the University of Sydney, where he also demonstrated considerable skill at batting (but not in fielding) at cricket.

· http://www.nla.gov.au/barton/pages/primeminister-02.html

What were the achievements of Sir Edmund Barton?

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Apart from being Australia's first Prime Minister, he created the Federal Arbitration Court and the High Court of Australia.

What was Edmund Barton's political party?

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Edmund Barton led the Protectionist Party.

With the backing of the Protectionists, Barton embarked on a campaign to deal with the problems of Australian defence, the creation of courts to adjudicate on industrial relations and the Constitution (he later sat as one of the founding Justices in the newly-formed High Court of Australia). He also worked towards a unified tariff system and the White Australia Policy which seemed to be what many Australians wanted.

How did Edmund barton help Australian Democracy?

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Barton was a strong advocate of the federation of the Australian colonies, and he led the federal movement following the death of Sir Henry Parkes. In 1897 he was one of the NSW delegates to the Constitutional Convention which developed a constitution for the proposed federation. As the most vigorous federalist in the largest state, Barton was appointed Prime Minister, although this was only after some negotiations with the newly elected Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, who initially invited Sir William Lyne, the Premier of New South Wales, to form a government.

Barton was Prime Minister from January 1901 to September 1903. He died on 27 January 1920.

Who was Alfred Tomatis?

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It was his research that made the world aware that the ears of an infant in utero are already functioning at four and half months of age.

Is Adrian paul married?

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he divorced in 1997

Adrian Paul is married to Alexandra Tonelli. They have two kids, a daughter and son. If you look at his pics, you'll see his wedding band. He also mentions his wife (referring to her as his wife) on his radio show PEACE Fund Radio, hosted on LA Talk Radio, Wednesdays at 11:00 AM PST.

How tall is Bob Kraft?

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He is about 5 feet 5 inches tall

Who was John McCrae and what did he do in world war 1?

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John Mccrae is a Canadian citizen that was a doctor in the world war one and was the author of " In Flanders Field's. He also was a doctor in Canada for five years and was a teacher for five years.

How old is Tony Abbott?

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Former Australian prime minister Anthony "Tony" Abbott is 60 years old (birthdate: November 4, 1957).

When was Xavier Rudd born?

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Kevin Rudd is 53 years old (birthdate: September 21, 1957).

Who succeeded Edmund barton as Australia's prime minister?

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Edmund Barton was born in 1849 and died in 1920 and belonged to the Protectionist Party. Apart from being Australia's first Prime Minister from 1901-1903, he created the Federal Arbitration Court and the High Court of Australia. After he retired from politics, he became a High Court judge. He was succeeded by Alfred Deakin, also a Protectionist.

When did Edmund Barton enter politics?

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Sir Edmund Barton, first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, was born on 18 January 1849, in Sydney, New South Wales. He was educated at Fort Street High School and Sydney Grammar School, where he was twice dux and school captain. He graduated with first class honours in classics from the University of Sydney, where he also demonstrated considerable skill at cricket. In 1879, Barton successfully stood for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the University of Sydney constituency and in 1882 he became Speaker of the assembly. From 1887 to 1891, and again from 1897 to 1898, Barton sat in the Legislative Council.

Barton was a strong advocate of the federation of the Australian colonies, and he led the federal movement following the death of Sir Henry Parkes. In 1897 he was one of the NSW delegates to the Constitutional Convention which developed a constitution for the proposed federation. As the most vigorous federalist in the largest state, Barton was appointed Prime Minister, although this was only after some negotiations with the newly elected Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun, who initially invited Sir William Lyne, the Premier of New South Wales, to form a government.

Barton was Prime Minister from January 1901 to September 1903. He died on 27 January 1920.

What is Edmund Barton known for?

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Biographies do not list a middle name for Edmund Barton. His childhood nickname was 'Toby', and he has since been referred to as "Edmund Toby Barton", but whether Toby was actually his middle name is unknown.

Which party did Edmund Barton represent when he was prime minister?

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Edmund Barton was born in 1849 and died in 1920 and belonged to the Protectionist Party. Apart from being Australia's first Prime Minister from 1901-1903, he created the Federal Arbitration Court and the High Court of Australia. After he retired from politics, he became a High Court judge.

What did Andrew Fisher die of?

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Andrew fisher is my Great , Great Uncle he died at age 66 from a Heart attack

How much does the Australian prime minister earn a year?

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As of December 2011, the Prime minister of Australia (currently Julia Gillard) awarded herself a pay rise, taking her salary to $481 000 per annum. Her previous salary was $367 000.