Who becomes the Prime Minister of Australia?
- The longest serving member of the Australian Parliament
- The member of Parliament with the largest personal vote
- The leader of the party that forms the Australian Government ✓
- The leader of the party with the second largest number of seats
Why this is the answer
The Prime Minister is the leader of the winning party or coalition, and so leads the government.
This question is from: How is the Australian Government formed?
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- What is formed by the party or coalition with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives?
- What title is given to the leader of the party or coalition that forms the Opposition?
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