Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 2013?
On 30 January 2013, at a speech at the National Press Club, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the election would be held on Saturday 14 September 2013, although the Governor-General was not formally advised and no writ of election was issued. Kevin Rudd succeeded Julia Gillard as Prime Minister on 27 June 2013.
Who was the Governor General of Australia in 2014?
The new senators were sworn in by the next Governor-General Peter Cosgrove on 7 July 2014, with their six-year terms commencing on 1 July. The proclamation dissolving the House of Representatives and formally beginning the election period had been issued by Governor-General Bryce on 5 August 2013.
Who are the candidates for the Senate in Western Australia?
The initial count of the Senate vote in Western Australia gave the last two Senate seats to Palmer United Party (PUP) candidate Zhenya Dio Wang and ALP candidate, sitting senator Louise Pratt.
2013 in Australia Monarchy Elizabeth II Governor-General Quentin Bryce Prime minister Julia Gillard, then Kevin Rudd, then Ton Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose
What was the weather like in Australia in 2013?
The following lists events that happened during 2013 in Australia . 4–20 January – A heat wave in south-eastern Australia results in several bushfires in Tasmania. 23 January – A monsoon trough passes over parts of Queensland and New South Wales, causing severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes.
Who was the leader of Western Australia in 2013?
9 March – The 2013 Western Australian state election is held. The Liberal Party led by Colin Barnett retains government, winning a majority in its own right. 13 March – The Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory elects Adam Giles as party leader while Terry Mills is overseas on a trade visit to Japan.
Who was the winner of the Australian Open in 2013?
14–27 January – Tennis: The 2013 Australian Open is held. Victoria Azarenka wins the Women’s Singles and Novak Djokovic wins the Men’s Singles. 17 February – Cricket: Australia wins the 2013 Women’s Cricket World Cup in India. 17 March – Motor racing: Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2013 Australian Grand Prix.