Australian politics and elections (March 2019)

Who is the Australian Prime Minister?

• Bill Shorten

• Scott Morrison

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Daniel Andrews

Who is Australia's Federal Opposition Leader?

• Bill Shorten

• Scott Morrison

• Pauline Hanson

• Malcolm Turnbull

What political party/parties is in power in Australia?

• Labor

• Labour

• the Liberal/ National Coalition

• The Liberal Party

Which political party is the Federal Opposition?

• Labour

• Liberal

• Labor

• National

Who was Prime Minister at last Federal Election (2016)?

• Bill Shorten

• Tony Abbott

• Scott Morrison

• Malcolm Turnbull

What are the two 'houses' in the Australian Federal Parliament called?

• Senate and the Upper House

• Senate and the House of Representatives

• Senate of Representatives and the Lower House

• House of Lords and the House of Commons

What do all enrolled voters in Australia have to do at election time?

• Turn up to vote and have their names ticked off

• Vote for a political party

• Vote for someone in the Senate and the House of Representatives

• Have a sausage in white bread

Who is the Deputy Prime Minister?

• Bill Shorten

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Scott Morrison

• Michael McCormack

How does a political party become government in Australia?

• It wins the majority of seats in the Parliament

• It wins the majority of seats in the Senate

• It wins the majority of seats in the House of Representatives

• It wins the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate

How long can an Australian Federal government rule before it has to call an election?

• Four years

• Three years

• Five years

• Two years