Who is the deputy leader of the federal Australian Liberal Party?

The party’s leader is Scott Morrison, the incumbent prime minister, and its deputy leader is Josh Frydenberg….

What was Menzies remembered for?

He played a central role in the creation of the Liberal Party of Australia, defining its policies and its broad outreach. He is Australia’s longest-serving prime minister, serving over 18 years in total. Menzies studied law at the University of Melbourne and became one of Melbourne’s leading lawyers.

Who defeated John Hewson?

A leadership spill of the federal parliamentary leader of the Liberal Party of Australia was held on 23 May 1994. The incumbent, John Hewson, was defeated by Alexander Downer in a vote of Liberal Party Members of Parliament (MPs) by 43 votes to 36 votes.

Who is the leader of the Labor Party in Australia?

Who came after Menzies?

Robert Menzies and Kevin Rudd served two non-consecutive terms in office while Alfred Deakin and Andrew Fisher served three non-consecutive terms; the 30th and current prime minister is Scott Morrison (since 24 August 2018).

How long can an Australian prime minister serve?

Choosing the Prime Minister The Prime Minister can keep their job as long as they are a member of parliament and have the support of the government. Australia has no maximum period of service for a Prime Minister, unlike countries such as the United States, where the President can only serve for two 4-year terms.

Where was Andrew Peacock born?

Melbourne, Australia
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