Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the head of government and leader of the executive government. He or she is the person who leads the party or parties that command majority support in the House of Representatives. The Prime Minister is the chief adviser to the Governor-General.

The Prime Minister is the pivotal person in contemporary executive governments. The PM is the focus of public and media attention, and has immense power to shape the composition of the government and determine its policy directions.

Prime Minister - a more detailed explanation of the most important political position in the executive arm.
Some Quotes About Prime Ministers
Australian Prime Ministers - a speech by Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, at the launch of Michelle Grattan's book, "Australian Prime Ministers". Costello discusses the personal and political qualities of some of Australia's former prime ministers.
Complete list of Australia's 25 Prime Ministers Since 1901
- Terms of Office of Australian PMs
John Howard - information, speeches, etc., from the incumbent
- Listen to Howard sworn in as Prime Minister (Nov 26, 2001)
Paul Keating - Australia's 24th PM
Bob Hawke - the second longest serving Australian Prime Minister
John Grey Gorton - the only PM to vote himself out of office
Take a quiz on Australian Prime Ministers

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