What title is given to the leader of the party or coalition that forms the Opposition?
- The Deputy Prime Minister
- The Leader of the Opposition ✓
- The Governor-General
- The Leader of the Senate
Why this is the answer
Just as the winning side has a Prime Minister, the second largest group in the House of Representatives has a Leader of the Opposition.
This question is from: How is the Australian Government formed?
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