Who was in power in 2012 Australia?
Who was in power in 2012 Australia?
| 2012 in Australia | |
|---|---|
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Quentin Bryce |
| Prime minister | Julia Gillard |
| Elections | QLD, NT, ACT |
Who is head of state and head of Australia?
Australia’s Head of State is the Queen of Australia, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Under the Australian Constitution, executive power is exercised by the Governor‑General as the Queen’s representative. The Governor-General is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia.
Is Queen Elizabeth still head of state in Australia?
The queen is Australia’s head of state. A 1999 national referendum on the issue went in favour of maintaining the status quo, 55% to 45%.
Who was prime minister in 2013 Australia?
Julia Gillard was the Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013.
Why is the queen Australia’s head of state?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy and our head of state is the Queen. However, the Queen does not have a role in the day-to-day running of Australia. On the advice of the Prime Minister, the Queen appoints the Governor-General, who is the Queen’s representative in Australia.
What countries is Queen Elizabeth over?
Apart from the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II is also Queen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Saint Kitts and Nevis, where she is represented by …
Who is the next Queen of United Kingdom?
Queen Elizabeth II is the sovereign, and her heir apparent is her eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales. Next in line after him is Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales’s elder son.
