Who is the Opposition party in Australia?
The current Opposition at a federal level is the centre-right Liberal Party/National Party Coalition, led by Peter Dutton.
What does the opposition leader do in Australia?
The opposition leader is the head of the shadow ministry, allocating portfolios and, in the case of the Coalition, determining its membership. The opposition leader is assisted by a deputy leader of the opposition, who is also recognised in the standing orders and entitled to an additional salary.
How long has the Liberal Party been in power in Australia?
At the federal level, the Liberal Party and its predecessors have been in coalition with the National Party since the 1920s. The Coalition was most recently in power from the 2013 federal election to the 2022 federal election, forming the Abbott (2013–2015), Turnbull (2015–2018) and Morrison (2018–2022) governments.
Who is the opposition leader now?
Leader of the Opposition (India)
| Leaders of the Opposition of India | |
|---|---|
| Bhārata ke Vipakṣa ke Netā | |
| Emblem of India | |
| Incumbent Mallikarjun Kharge (in Rajya Sabha) Vacant (in Lok Sabha) | |
| Residence | New Delhi |
What is the Opposition in Parliament Australia?
The Opposition is the party or group which has the greatest number of non-government Members in the House of Representatives. It is organised as a body with the officially recognised function of opposing the Government.
How long have the Liberals been in power in NSW?
Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)
| New South Wales Liberals | |
|---|---|
| President | Philip Ruddock |
| Founded | 4 January 1945 |
| Headquarters | 100 William Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney |
| Student wing | Australian Liberal Students’ Federation |
How much does the Leader of the Opposition make?
Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)
| Leader of the Official Opposition | |
|---|---|
| Inaugural holder | Alexander Mackenzie |
| Formation | March 6, 1873 |
| Deputy | Vacant |
| Salary | CA$269,800 (2020) |
Which party has been in power continuously since 34 years in a state?
Communist Party of India- Marxist CPI(M) founded in 1964, believes in Marxism-Leninism. Enjoys strong support in West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura, especially among the poor, factory workers, farmers, agricultural labourers and the intelligentsia. It was in power in West Bengal without a break for 34 years.
What is an MP pension?
To work out what an MP gets in retirement, the scheme takes their average salary over their career, revalued for inflation, and then pays out a proportion of that salary each year depending on how long they were in parliament.