Prime Minister of Australia


 

The office of Prime Minister is in practice the most powerful political office in the Commonwealth of Australia. The Prime Minister is head of government for the Commonwealth and holds office on commission from the Governor-General. Barring exceptional circumstances, the Prime Minister is always the leader of the political party with majority support in the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister's official residence is the Lodge in Canberra. Since 1996 the office-holder has been John Howard of the Liberal Party.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth of Australia - Head of government - Governor-General - Political party - House of Representatives - Lodge - Canberra - 1996 - John Howard - Liberal Party

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Introduction
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Powers
History
List of Prime Ministers
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