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The first three Prime Ministers of Australia and their birthdates were:
- Edmund Barton - 18 January 1849
- Alfred Deakin - 3 August 1856
- John 'Chris' Watson - 9 April 1867
Australia officially appointed its first prime minister on 1 January 1901.
The first Prime Minister in Australia, Edmund Barton, was initially elected to lead the first "caretaker" Parliament by the Cabinet of Ministers, who refused to work under William Lyne, the man appointed by the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. He was appointed on 1 January 1901.
The inaugural (first) federal elections, in which the Australian public elected Barton and his cabinet, were held on 29 and 30 March 1901, which was just after Federation. None of the parties won a clear majority, but Barton's Protectionist Party won 31 of the 75 seats, which was more than any other party won.
The new Australian Prime Minister as of 24 June 2010, Julia Gillard, was born on 29 September 1961 in Barry, Wales.
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Do you need to be born in Australia to become an Australian prime minister?
One does not need to be born in Australia to become Prime Minister, but one does need to be an Australian citizen. Australia's first foreign-born Prime Minister was John 'Chris' Watson, who was born in Chile. George Reid was a Scotsman. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia from 2010-2013, was born in Wales but became a naturalised Australian citizen in 1974.
Where does the Australian prime minister live?
The official residence of the Australian Prime Minister is The Lodge, in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
Who was an Australian prime minister in 1980?
Australia's Prime Minister in 1980 was Malcolm Fraser.
Is Australian prime minister a freemason?
Yes This does not say WHICH Prime Minister. We had a few since John Howard.........
When have Australian prime ministers been assassinated?
Never. No Australian Prime Minister has ever been assassinated
Which Australian prime minister was born in Stanley?
Joseph Lyons was born in Stanley. He has been Australia's only Tasmanian-born Prime Minister to date.
Who was the Australian prime minister in 1919?
In 1919, the Australian Prime Minister was William 'Billy' Hughes.
Do you need to be born in Australia to become an Australian prime minister?
One does not need to be born in Australia to become Prime Minister, but one does need to be an Australian citizen. Australia's first foreign-born Prime Minister was John 'Chris' Watson, who was born in Chile. George Reid was a Scotsman. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia from 2010-2013, was born in Wales but became a naturalised Australian citizen in 1974.
Has an Australian prime minister been shot at?
As of 2011, no. No Australian Prime Minister has been threatened in such a manner.
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1965?
Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia in 1965.
Do prime ministers need to be Australian?
The Prime Minister must be an Australian citizen, but he does not have to have been born in Australia. Joseph Cook and Billy hughes, for example, were born in England.
Where does the Australian prime minister live?
The official residence of the Australian Prime Minister is The Lodge, in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
When was Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History created?
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History was created in 2007.
When did Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History end?
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History ended in 2012.
Has an Australian aboriginal been the prime minister?
Yes. The Prime Minister of Australia is the head of government in Australia. The current prime minister in 2015 is Tony Abbott.
What did Edmund Barton do after he was a prime minister?
He was an Australian judge after his job of Prime Minister
Who was an Australian prime minister in 1980?
Australia's Prime Minister in 1980 was Malcolm Fraser.
