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Diagram: The role of the prime minister

Catalogue no: 0022

Source/copyright: PEO/Auspic

Parliamentary Education Office, 2008. Please visit the Image Library page for important information about use of images.

Description

This diagram illustrates the role of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister is:

  • the most senior minister in the Australian Parliament
  • the key spokesperson for Australia
  • the leader of the government
  • the head of Cabinet.