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| Prime Minister of Australia | |
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Residence | The Lodge, Canberra |
| Nominator | House of Representatives |
| Appointer | Governor-General of Australia |
| Term length | At the Governor-General's pleasure |
| Formation | 1 January 1901 |
| First holder | Edmund Barton |
| Deputy | Deputy Prime Minister of Australia |
| Salary | A$549,250 annually |
| Website | pm.gov.au |
The Prime Minister of Australia is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Prime Minister leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the leader of the Cabinet. The office of Prime Minister is not mentioned in the Constitution of Australia, but exists through an unwritten convention based on the Westminster system of responsible government.
Appointment[edit | edit source]
The Prime Minister is appointed by the Governor-General, who is the representative of the monarch. The Governor-General appoints the leader of the political party or coalition that has the confidence of the House of Representatives.
Role and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
The Prime Minister's responsibilities include:
- Leading the government and the Cabinet
- Representing Australia domestically and internationally
- Advising the Governor-General on the appointment of ministers
- Overseeing the implementation of government policies
- Managing the operations of the Australian Public Service
History[edit | edit source]
The office of Prime Minister was established on 1 January 1901, when Edmund Barton became the first Prime Minister following the federation of the Australian colonies. Since then, Australia has had numerous Prime Ministers, each contributing to the nation's development and governance.
Residence[edit | edit source]
The official residences of the Prime Minister are The Lodge in Canberra and Kirribilli House in Sydney. These residences are used for official functions and as private homes for the Prime Minister and their family.
List of Prime Ministers[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of individuals who have served as Prime Minister, see List of Prime Ministers of Australia.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Governor-General of Australia
- House of Representatives (Australia)
- Cabinet of Australia
- Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
- Constitution of Australia
- Westminster system
- The Lodge
- Kirribilli House
- Edmund Barton
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