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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
What year did Peter Lalor become Prime Minister of Australia?
Peter Lalor never became Prime Minister of Australia. He was largely responsible for the development of democracy in Australia. Australia did not have a Prime Minister until 1901. Peter Lalor was active in the movement towards democracy from 1854 onwards, and died in 1889.
What were paul keatings children's names?
Paul Keating, the former Australian prime minister has four children, including three daughters and one son. Their names are Katherine, Alexandra, Caroline, and Patrick.
Why did Bob Hawke ban mining in Antarctica?
No country is permitted to mine in Antarctica. It was never an option for Australia's Prime Minister, Bob hawke, to permit mining in Antarctica.
Mining has never been undertaken in Antarctica, because it is recognised that the Antarctic is the only remaining pristine place on Earth - and even that reputation is under threat, with the various scientific research stations which operate on the continent.
The Madrid Protocol, which bans mining in Antarctica, is part of the Antarctic Treaty; it was signed in 1991 by the parties that signed the Antarctic Treaty. It is due for review in 2041.
Is Reverend Robert Canterbury retired?
The Rev. Robert Canterbury, former pastor of Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls, NY, slipped into eternity on January 24, 2008. He was 92 years old. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 70 years, Mildred.
Who is the Minister for Agriculture for Australia?
Barnaby Thomas Gerald Joyce is the Minister for Agriculture for Australia.
What prime minister of Australia came from Bathurst?
Australia's wartime Prime Minister Joseph Benedict Chifley was born in Bathurst in 1885.
Does the prime minister of Australia have more power than the prime minister of the USA?
Australia has a Prime Minister; America has a President. Within each country, these positions of leadership are the highest in the land. If the Australian PM acts in a manner that could be damaging to the country (as in the case of Gough Whitlam in 1975) he can be dismissed by the Governor-General. Because the USA emerged to become one of the world's major forces in the 20th century, the American President is probably seen to have more power, because he is more "obvious" and more prominent on the world's stage.
How many years can the Irish Prime Minister Serve?
The maximum term of an Irish government is 5 years, after which there is an election. A Taoiseach, which is the official title of the head of an Irish government, also can have a 5 year term, but can be re-elected as often as he is chosen. So there is no limit to the terms a Taoiseach can serve.
What political party was Prime Minister Benito Myssolini associated with?
Benito Mussolini led the National Fascist Party.
Why does Julia Gillard hate aborigines?
There is no evidence to suggest that Julia Gillard hates Aborigines.
Who is the Minister for Social Services for Australia?
Kevin James Andrews is the Minister for Social Services for Australia.
What bad things did John Howard do for Australia while he was Prime Minister?
Some (not all) factions of Australian society believe that policies such as "WorkChoices" and the GST (Goods and Services Tax) were bad policies.
How long did Robert Menzies stay in office?
Sir Robert Gordon Menzies served for 18 years, 5 months and 12 days in total, over several terms on two different occasions:
- 26 April 1939 until 28 August 1941 (United Australia Party)
- 10 December 1949 until 20 January 1966 (Liberal Party)
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during the Vietnam War?
It cannot be said that Whitlam was a Prime Minister during Vietnam as he went to the election promising to withdraw our troops and it was the first decision made once elected. The question obviously implies which Prime Ministers during OUR involvement and Whitlam most certainly was not.Gough Whitlam 1972-1975 Billy McMahon 1971-1972 John Gorton 1968-1971 John McEwen 1967-1968 Harold Holt 1966-1967 Gordon Menzies 1949-1966
Who won Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott?
In effect, neither Julia Gillard nor Tony Abbott "won" the 2010 Australian Federal election. The result, however, was a Labor minority government, led by Julia Gillard.
After the nation waited with a hung parliament for seventeen days while a result could be decided either way, the three key Independent members whose support was needed for either major party to form government, announced who they would support.
Independent Bob Katter, whose electorate of Kennedy covers most of north Queensland, announced he would back the Coalition. The other two Independents, Rob Oakeshott (Lyne) and Tony Windsor (New England) chose to back a Labor minority government.
Who was the 22nd prime minister of Australia who disappeared at Cheviot Beach in 1967?
Harold Holt was the only Australian Prime Minister to disappear from Cheviot Beach in 1967. He was Australia's 22nd Prime minister, and the 17th different Prime Minister.
What is Harold Holt remembered for?
Harold Holt served as the Prime Minister of Australia from January 1966 to December 1967. Holt is probably best remembered for the manner of his disappearance.
On 17 December 1967, Holt went swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea, on the Mornington Peninsula, south of Melbourne, Victoria. After plunging into the notoriously rough surf, Holt disappeared. He was never seen again, and there have been many theories regarding his fate since then. These theories include that he committed suicide, faked his own death in order to run away with his mistress, or that he was a Chinese spy. Despite an extensive search, neither his body nor any trace of his clothes was ever found. He was officially presumed dead on 19 December 1967.
Holt is also remembered for being the one who brought Australia into the Vietnam War. He sought closer ties with the United States, and this led to Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Holt seemed to indiscriminately follow US policies, regardless of their relevance to Australians. He was noted for that most unfortunate saying, "All the way with LBJ", referring to American President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and which signalled Australia's involvement in a war which had nothing to do with the country.
Was ginger meggs an Australian prime minister a comic strip or a world champion boxer?
Ginger Meggs was a comic strip character with red hair. I think he was also featured in a radio show. All of this was quite some decades ago (pre-television era). Ginger Meggs is now more a (little known) folk icon representing a past Australia. The character was featured on stamps commemorating historic Australia children's literature some time in the 1980's. (May Gibbs' more famous gumnut babies Snugglepot and Cuddlepie also got a stamp, as did the Magic Pudding characters created by Norman Lindsey).
What were John Howard's contributions to Australian society?
Absolutley nothing, aside from decreasing interest rates he hurt Australia's relationships with other countries and disgraced our nation.
