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Who are some of Australia’s leaders? · 1 min read

Who are some of Australia’s leaders?

Head of State The King of Australia

Governor-General The representative of the Head of State in Australia

Governor The representative of the Head of State in each Australian state

Prime Minister The leader of the Australian Government

Premier The leader of a state government

Chief Minister The leader of a territory government

Test yourself on this topic

3 questions on this topic, each with the answer explained.

  1. 1. The Premier is the leader of what?

    • A state government
    • A territory government
    • The Australian Government
    • A local government

    Explanation: Each state government is led by a Premier.

  2. 2. Which title is given to the representative of the Head of State in Australia?

    • The Chief Minister
    • The Prime Minister
    • The Governor-General
    • The Shire President

    Explanation: The Governor-General stands in for the Head of State across Australia.

  3. 3. Who leads a territory government?

    • The Chief Minister
    • The Mayor
    • The Governor
    • The Premier

    Explanation: A territory government is led by a Chief Minister, while a state government is led by a Premier.

From Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet