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Prime minister |
Making big decisions across Australia involving Parliament House. He is the nations leader. Acting as chief government spokesman. Represents Australia overseas. Decides when there is an election |
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Head of opposition |
Questions government and appoints shadow ministers |
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Governor General |
Appoints ambassadors, gives royal assent, Makes sure things are okay, Queens representative |
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Premier of WA |
Making decisions that affect WA He gives jobs to people in WA |
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Minister of foreign affairs |
Is the Diplomat Makes sure you are entering a safe place whilst overseas |
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Treasurer |
Sorts out financial things and managers Loans and debt Budget |
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Whip |
Responsible for ensuring that party members attend and vote |
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Speaker |
Gets chosen to speak and make policies Not to show bias Runs meeting in house of representatives |
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Senator |
Debating and voting on bills in the upper house Representing the view from a state/territory in parliament Working in parliamentary committees that look at important issues and that collect data |
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Chief Justice |
Looks into criminal cases Law making and changing |
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Deputy prime minister |
Act on behalf of the prime minister in his absence whilst overseas or operations |
