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Executive branch Australia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Australia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since February 1952), represented by Governor General William George HAYDEN (since 16 February 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20 December 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 24 March 1990 (next to be held by NA November 1993);
- results - Labor 39.7%, Liberal-National 43%, Australian Democrats and independents 11.1%;
- seats - (148 total) Labor 78, Liberal-National 69, independent 1
- Senate:
- last held 11 July 1987 (next to be held by NA July 1993);
- results - Labor 43%, Liberal-National 42%, Australian Democrats 8%, independents 2%;
- seats - (76 total) Labor 32, Liberal-National 34, Australian Democrats 7, independents 3
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since February 1952), represented by Governor General
William George HAYDEN (since 16 February 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20 December 1991); Deputy Prime
Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
House of Representatives:
last held 24 March 1990 (next to be held by NA November 1993); results -
Labor 39.7%, Liberal-National 43%, Australian Democrats and independents
11.1%; seats - (148 total) Labor 78, Liberal-National 69, independent 1
Senate:
last held 11 July 1987 (next to be held by NA July 1993); results - Labor
43%, Liberal-National 42%, Australian Democrats 8%, independents 2%; seats -
(76 total) Labor 32, Liberal-National 34, Australian Democrats 7,
independents 3
Published as “Elections”
- House of Representatives:
- last held 13 March 1993 (next to be held by NA May 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (147 total) Labor 80, Liberal-National 65, independent 2
- Senate:
- last held 13 March 1993 (next to be held by NA May 1999);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (76 total) Liberal-National 36, Labor 30, Australian Democrats 7, Greens 2, independents 1
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor general,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General William George HAYDEN (since 16 February 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20 December 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
House of Representatives:
last held 13 March 1993 (next to be held by NA May 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (147 total) Labor 80, Liberal-National 65,
independent 2
Senate:
last held 13 March 1993 (next to be held by NA May 1999); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (76 total) Liberal-National 36, Labor 30,
Australian Democrats 7, Greens 2, independents 1
British monarch, governor general, prime minister, deputy prime minister,
Cabinet
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General
William George HAYDEN (since 16 February 1989)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20 December 1991); Deputy Prime
Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
House of Representatives:
last held 24 March 1990 (next to be held by NA November 1993); results -
Labor 39.7%, Liberal-National 43%, Australian Democrats and independents
11.1%; seats - (148 total) Labor 78, Liberal-National 69, independent 1
Senate:
last held 11 July 1987 (next to be held by NA July 1993); results - Labor
43%, Liberal-National 42%, Australian Democrats 8%, independents 2%; seats -
(76 total) Labor 32, Liberal-National 34, Australian Democrats 7,
independents 3
The entry for Australia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General William George HAYDEN (since 16 February 1989)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20 December 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; prime minister selects his cabinet from members of the House and Senate
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General William George HAYDEN (since 16
February 1989)
head of government: Prime Minister Paul John KEATING (since 20
December 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Brian HOWE (since 4 June 1991)
cabinet: Cabinet; prime minister selects his cabinet from members of
the House and Senate
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February 1996) who was appointed by the queen
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996) was appointed by the governor general;
- Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11 March 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952) is a
hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir William George HAYDEN
DEANE (since 161989) 1996) who was appointed by the queen
head of government: Prime Minister Paul John KEATING Winston HOWARD (since 20 11December 1991); March 1996) was appointed by the governor general; Deputy Prime
Minister Brian HOWE Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 4 June 1991) 11 March 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet; prime minister selects his cabinet Cabinet was selected from among the members of Federal
Parliament by the House and Senate governor general on the advice of the prime
minister
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February 1996)
- head of government :
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11 March 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections :
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952) is a 1952),hereditary monarch, represented by Governor General Sir William
1996) who was appointed by the queen
head of government: government : Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11
March 1996) was appointed by the governor general; 1996); Deputy Prime
March 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet was selected from among the members of Federal
by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
elections : none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen; following legislative elections, the leader of
the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually
appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11 March 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- governor general appointed by the queen;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February
1996)
head of government : government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11
1996); Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11
1996)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament
by the governor general on the advice of the prime ministerelections : elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; governor general
appointed by the queen; following legislative elections, the leader of
the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually
appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11 March 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February
1996)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March
March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Timothy Andrew FISCHER (since 11 March
March 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament
Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime
minister
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; governor general
appointed by the queen; monarch; following legislative elections, the
leader ofusually
usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a
three-year term
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE (since 16 February 1996)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11Timothy Andrew FISCHER John ANDERSON (since 11 NA)
March 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Rev. Peter HOLLINGSWORTH (since 29 June 2001) head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since NA) cabinet: Cabinet selected from among the members of Federal Parliament by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Sir William DEANE Rev. Peter HOLLINGSWORTH (since 16 February 1996)29 June 2001) head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since NA)
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter HOLLINGWORTH (since 29 June 2001)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since 20 July 1999)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet Parliament nominates, from among its members, a list of candidates to serve as government ministers;
- from this list, the governor general makes the final selections for the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter HOLLINGSWORTH HOLLINGWORTH (since 29 June 2001)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since NA) 20 July 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet selected Parliament nominates, from among the members its members, a list of Federal Parliament by candidates to serve as government ministers; from this list, the governor general on makes the advice of final selections for the prime minister Cabinet
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the governor general for a three-year term
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFREY (since 11 August 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since 20 July 1999)
- cabinet:
- Parliament nominates and selects, from among its members, a list of candidates to serve as government ministers;
- from this list, the governor general swears in the final selections for the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter HOLLINGWORTH Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFREY (since 29 June 2001) 11 August 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since 20 July 1999)
cabinet: Cabinet Parliament nominates, nominates and selects, from among its members, a list of candidates to serve as government ministers; from this list, the governor general makes swears in the final selections for the Cabinet
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is usually appointed sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since 20 July 1999)
- cabinet:
- Parliament nominates and selects, from among its members, a list of candidates to serve as government ministers;
- from this list, the governor general swears in the final selections for the Cabinet
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFREY JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON (since 20 July 1999)
cabinet: Parliament nominates and selects, from among its members, a list of candidates to serve as government ministers; from this list, the governor general swears in the final selections for the Cabinet
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Mark VAILE (since 6 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- Prime Minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the Governor General to serve as government ministers
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister John ANDERSON Mark VAILE (since 20 6 July 1999) 2005)
cabinet: Parliament nominates and selects, Prime Minister nominates, from among its members, a list members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the Governor General to serve as government ministers; from this list, the governor general swears in the final selections for the Cabinet ministers
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Mark VAILE (since 6 July 2005)
- cabinet:
- prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD (since 11 March 1996); Deputy Prime Minister Mark VAILE (since 6 July 2005)
cabinet: Prime Minister prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the Governor General governor general to serve as government ministers
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
- cabinet:
- prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), 1952); represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY (since 11 August 2003)
head of government: Prime Minister John Winston HOWARD Kevin RUDD (since 11 March 1996); 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Mark VAILE Julia GILLARD (since 6 July 2005) 3 December 2007)
cabinet: prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
note: government coalition - Liberal Party and National Party
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
- cabinet:
- prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Michael JEFFERY Quentin BRYCE (since 11 August 2003) 5 September 2008)
head of government: Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
cabinet: prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
- cabinet:
- prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kevin RUDD (since 3 December 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD (since 3 December 2007)
cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Julia Eileen GILLARD (since 24 June 2010); Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Maxwell SWAN (since 24 June 2010)
- cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Kevin RUDD Julia Eileen GILLARD (since 3 December 2007); 24 June 2010); Deputy Prime Minister Julia GILLARD Wayne Maxwell SWAN (since 3 December 2007) 24 June 2010)
cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS (since 18 September 2013)
- cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE (since 5 September 2008)
head of government:
Prime Minister Julia Eileen GILLARD Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 24 June 2010); 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Maxwell SWAN Warren TRUSS (since 24 June 2010) 18 September 2013)
cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS (since 18 September 2013)
- cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Quentin BRYCE Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 5 September 2008) 28 March 2014)
head of government:
Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS (since 18 September 2013)
cabinet:
prime minister nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT (since 18 September 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS (since 18 September 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:nominates, from among members of Parliament, candidates who are subsequently Parliament and sworn in by the governor general to serve as government ministers(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
elections:leader of a majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Malcolm TURNBULL (since 15 September 2015); Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby JOYCE (since 18 February 2016)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony John "Tony" ABBOTT Malcolm TURNBULL (since 18 15 September 2013); 2015); Deputy Prime Minister Warren TRUSS Barnaby JOYCE (since 18 September 2013) February 2016)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Gen. Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Malcolm TURNBULL (since 15 September 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Gen. Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Malcolm TURNBULL (since 15 September 2015); Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby JOYCE (since 18 February 2016) 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Gen. Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Scott MORRISON (since 24 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Gen. Sir Peter COSGROVE (since 28 March 2014)
head of government: Prime Minister Malcolm TURNBULL Scott MORRISON (since 15 September 2015) 24 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Scott MORRISON (since 24 August 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen of Australia ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Gen. Sir Peter COSGROVE General David HURLEY (since 28 March 2014) 1 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Scott MORRISON (since 24 August 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
The same text in 2022 and 2023.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony ALBANESE (since 23 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
head of government: Prime Minister Scott MORRISON Anthony ALBANESE (since 24 August 2018) 23 May 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Samantha (Sam) MOSTYN (since 1 July 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony ALBANESE (since 23 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General David HURLEY Samantha (Sam) MOSTYN (since 1 July 2019) 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony ALBANESE (since 23 May 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Samantha (Sam) MOSTYN (since 1 July 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Anthony ALBANESE (since 23 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor general
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Samantha (Sam) MOSTYN (since 1 July 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Anthony ALBANESE (since 23 May 2022)
cabinet: Cabinet nominated by the prime minister from among members of Parliament and sworn in by the governor generalelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is sworn in as prime minister by the governor general
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Australia: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/australia/executive-branch.