Who was in power in 2013 Australia?
2013 Australian federal election
| Leader | Tony Abbott | Kevin Rudd |
| Party | Liberal/National coalition | Labor |
| Leader since | 1 December 2009 | 26 June 2013 |
| Leader’s seat | Warringah (NSW) | Griffith (Qld.) |
| Last election | 72 seats, 43.32% | 72 seats, 37.99% |
Who were the last 10 prime ministers of Australia?
Prime Ministers
- Scott Morrison. Liberal. 3 years, 26 days. 2018.
- Malcolm Turnbull. Liberal. 2 years, 344 days.
- Tony Abbott. Liberal. 1 year, 363 days.
- Julia Gillard. Labor. 3 years, 4 days.
- Kevin Rudd. Labor. 2 years, 289 days.
- John Howard. Liberal. 11 years, 268 days.
- Paul Keating. Labor. 4 years, 83 days.
- Bob Hawke. Labor. 8 years, 285 days.
When did Scott Morrison become PM?
Premiership of Scott Morrison
| Premiership of Scott Morrison 24 August 2018 – present | |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison |
| Cabinet | First Morrison Ministry Second Morrison Ministry |
| Party | Liberal Party |
| Election | 2019 |
Who did Tony Abbott replace?
On 14 September 2015, Abbott was defeated in a vote for the Liberal leadership (54 votes to 44) by Malcolm Turnbull, who replaced Abbott as Prime Minister the following day.
Which Australian prime minister drowned?
On 17 December 1967, Harold Edward Holt became the third Australian Prime Minister to die in office. His death was subsequently the subject of controversy. The Prime Minister was presumed dead 2 days after he disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea in Melbourne.
Who was the longest serving prime minister in Australia?
The longest-serving prime minister was Sir Robert Menzies, who served in office twice: from 26 April 1939 to 28 August 1941, and again from 19 December 1949 to 26 January 1966. In total Robert Menzies spent 18 years, 5 months and 12 days in office.
Who is the Australian Labour party leader?
| Australian Labor Party | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | ALP |
| Leader | Anthony Albanese |
| Deputy Leader | Richard Marles |
| Senate Leader | Penny Wong |
How long can you be Prime Minister in Australia?
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.
Who is Tony Abbott’s sister?
Christine Forster
Tony Abbott/Sisters
Christine Forster is an Australian local government politician who is a Liberal councillor in the City of Sydney and the younger sister of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Does Tony Abbott have a daughter?
Frances Abbott
Bridget AbbottLouise Abbott
Tony Abbott/Daughters
