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Likewise, who was the first female federal minister in Australia?
While the Commonwealth Franchise Act allowed women to stand in the 1903 and subsequent Federal elections, it was not until the 1943 election that Enid Lyons and Senator Dorothy Tangney became the first women to be elected to the Australian Parliament.
Which Australian states have Labor governments?
Current state Premiers
| Name | State | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Will Hodgman | Tasmania | Liberal Party |
| Daniel Andrews | Victoria | Labor Party |
| Annastacia Palaszczuk | Queensland | Labor Party |
| Gladys Berejiklian | New South Wales | Liberal Party |
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Who did Julia Gillard replace as prime minister?
Julia Gillard
| The Honourable Julia Gillard AC | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
| Preceded by | Mark Vaile |
| Succeeded by | Wayne Swan |
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Who was the first woman to become the prime minister of a country?
List of female heads of state or government
| Name | Country | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Golda Meir | Israel | Prime Minister |
| Sirimavo Bandaranaike | Ceylon/ Sri Lanka | Prime Minister |
| Isabel Martínez de Perón | Argentina | President |
| Elisabeth Domitien | Central African Republic | Prime Minister |
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Who was the first woman prime minister in New Zealand?
Jenny Shipley became New Zealand's first female prime minister after replacing Jim Bolger as leader of the National Party. Labour's Helen Clark became New Zealand's first elected female prime minister following the general election in November 1999.
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Who was the NZ prime minister before Helen Clark?
Clark became the Leader of the Opposition on 1 December 1993. She led the Labour Party in opposition to the National-led government of Jim Bolger (1990–1997) and Jenny Shipley (1997–1999).
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Who was the first prime minister in New Zealand?
Henry Sewell is regarded as New Zealand's first premier. Nine prime ministers have held the position more than one discrete term in office. The longest single term in office was that of Richard Seddon, who held the position for thirteen years between 1893 and 1906.
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Who is the youngest prime minister in the world?
Who are the world's youngest leaders?
- Enrico Carattoni (32) - Captains Regent of San Marino.
- Kim Jong-Un (33 or 34) - Supreme leader of North Korea.
- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (37) - Emir of Qatar.
- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (37) - King of Bhutan.
- Leo Varadkar (38) - Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
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Who is the president of the New Zealand?
President is first head of state to meet Ardern, leader of New Zealand's Labour Party. President Michael D Higgins will become the first head of state to meet New Zealand's new prime minister-elect Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday when he visits the country on a State visit.
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Who is the current leader in New Zealand?
Prime Minister of New Zealand. The Prime Minister of New Zealand (Māori: Te Pirimia o Aotearoa) is the head of government of New Zealand. The current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, took office on 26 October 2017.
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Who was New Zealand ruled by?
In 1840, when the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, New Zealand became a colony of Britain. At first it was a Crown colony, which meant it was ruled by a governor appointed by Britain – but European settlers wanted their own government.
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Who were the first to settle in New Zealand?
The history of New Zealand dates back at least 700 years to when it was discovered and settled by Polynesians, who developed a distinct Māori culture centred on kinship links and land. The first European explorer to sight New Zealand was Dutch navigator Abel Tasman on 13 December 1642.
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Who rules Australia?
The present monarch is Elizabeth II, styled Queen of Australia, who has reigned since 6 February 1952. She is represented in Australia by the Governor-General, in accordance with the Australian Constitution and letters patent from the Queen.
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Is Australia its own country?
The world's smallest continent and sixth largest country by total area, Australia—owing to its size and isolation—is often dubbed the "island continent", and is sometimes considered the world's largest island. This exclusive economic zone does not include the Australian Antarctic Territory.
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What is the title of the head of state in Australia?
Yet another calls the governor-general the "constitutional Head of State" and the Queen the "Head of State". Presently, the government website states: "Under the Constitution, the reigning British monarch is also the Australian monarch, and therefore Australia's Head of State".
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Is Australia still a part of the British Empire?
Australia has never been part of the United Kingdom. It was part of the British Empire, but became basically independent in 1931 (the final constitutional ties were cut in 1986). It is part of the Commonwealth, but that's a voluntary club.
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Is Australia under the British rule?
Australia governs itself through its prime minister and its Governor General, but the Queen of Great Britain, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, is still the monarch of Australia, though she doesn't directly rule it. Yes, the Australian government is a constitutional monarchy, which is why the queen has power there.
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Is Australia still a part of the Commonwealth?
Australia was a founder member of the Commonwealth in 1931 when its independence was recognised under the Statute of Westminster. It is one of 28 island nations in the association; the mainland of Australia is the largest island in the world.
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Who is the head of the government in Australia?
Legislature: The Commonwealth Parliament. Executive: The Sovereign of Australia, whose executive power is exercisable by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister, Ministers and their Departments.
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Who is the current leader in Australia?
Malcolm Turnbull has held the office of Prime Minister since 15 September 2015. He received his commission after replacing Tony Abbott as the leader of the Liberal Party, the dominant party in the Coalition government, following the outcome of the September 2015 Liberal leadership ballot.
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Who is the head of the state?
A head of government (or chief of government) is a generic term used for either the highest or second highest official in the executive branch of a sovereign state, a federated state, or a self-governing colony, (commonly referred to as countries, nations or nation-states) who often presides over a cabinet, a group of
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Who was the first woman to be elected to the House of Representatives Australia?
Dame Enid Lyons, in House of Representatives, representing the United Australia Party, and Sen. Dorothy Tangney, representing the Australian Labor Party, are elected. Sen. Annabelle Rankin, Liberal Party, becomes Opposition Whip in the Senate. TAS Margaret McIntyre, first woman Member of Parliament in Tasmania.