What are the different ministers in Australia?
Current Cabinet
| Party | Minister | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Dan Tehan MP | Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment |
| Liberal | Paul Fletcher MP | Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts |
| Liberal (LNP) | Karen Andrews MP | Minister for Home Affairs |
| Liberal | Angus Taylor MP | Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction |
How many ministers are there Australia?
There are usually about 20 ministers in the House of Representatives and about 10 in the Senate.
What is a shadow minister in Australia?
In Australian federal politics, the shadow cabinet is the opposition’s equivalent to the federal cabinet. It comprises the most senior figures within the opposition, headed by the leader of the opposition as the counterpart to the prime minister of Australia.
Who is the prime minister of Australia?
Scott MorrisonSince 2018
Australia/Prime minister
What is a backbencher in Australia?
The term ‘backbencher’ refers to the Member’s seating position in the Chamber of the House, where the front bench is occupied by Ministers and shadow ministers.
Who are the 3 Cabinet members?
The Cabinet
- Vice President of the United States. Joseph R.
- Department of State. Secretary John Kerry.
- Department of the Treasury. Secretary Jack Lew.
- Department of Defense. Secretary Ashton Carter.
- Department of Justice.
- Department of the Interior.
- Department of Labor.
- Department of Health and Human Services.
What is the current government of Australia?
Australia is governed by both the federal government and the state and territory governments. Queen Elizabeth II is Australia’s head of state under a constitutional monarchy. Australia is a member of the Commonwealth .
Who is Australia’s current leader?
The current Prime Minister is Tony Abbott, the leader of the Coalition and the Liberal Party of Australia, after the Coalition defeated the Australian Labor Party at the 2013 federal election.
Who is the Premier of Australia?
The Premier is appointed by the Governor of South Australia , and by modern convention holds office by virtue of his or her ability to command the support of a majority of members of the lower house of Parliament , the House of Assembly. Steven Marshall is the current Premier, having served since 19 March 2018.
What is Australian Prime Minister?
The Prime Minister of Australia is the leader of the Australian government. He or she has the most powerful political office in the Commonwealth of Australia. The current Prime Minister of Australia, since August 2018, is Scott Morrison.