Who is the current Leader of the Opposition in Australian Federal Politics?
Q: Who is the current Leader of the Opposition in Australian Federal Politics?
A: The current Leader of the Opposition is Peter Dutton since 30 May 2022.
Q: How is the Leader of the Opposition elected?
A: The Leader of the Opposition is elected by the Opposition Party. A new Opposition Leader may be elected if the person in the position dies, resigns or is challenged for the leadership.
Q: What does 'Opposition' mean in a parliamentary system?
A: In a parliamentary system, 'Opposition' refers to Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, which directs its criticism at the Government and attempts to defeat and replace it. It is in opposition to the Government, but not to the Crown, hence its formal title as Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
Q: What type of political system does Australia have?
A: Australia has a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system based on British Westminster model.
Q: Where does the Leader of the Opposition sit in Parliament?
A: The Leader of Oppostion sits on left-hand side of table in centre, in front of opposition and opposite Prime Minister.
Q: When was Peter Dutton appointed as leader?
A: Peter Dutton was appointed as leader on 30 May 2022 following Liberal Party's defeat in federal election that year.
