Prime Minister of Australia
Mr Albanese is also the leader of the Australian Labor Party.
The Prime Minister is the leader of the Australian Government.
Who's who in the current Parliament
Meet the leaders in the current Australian Parliament including leaders in government and opposition, Presiding Officers and Australia's head of state.
Government and opposition leadership
Leader of the Opposition
Mr Taylor is also the leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
The Leader of the Opposition is a member of parliament who leads the largest party or coalition of parties that is not in government.
Deputy Prime Minister
The Deputy Prime Minister becomes the Acting Prime Minister when the Prime Minister is absent from Australia or on leave.
They become the caretaker Prime Minister if the Prime Minister dies.
Leader of The Nationals
Senator the Hon Matthew Canavan
The opposition is formed by a coalition of The Nationals and the Liberal Party of Australia.
Government and opposition leadership in the Senate
Leader of the Government in the Senate
The Leader of the Government in the Senate is chosen by their party or coalition of parties to lead them in the Senate and is the main government spokesperson in the Senate.
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash
The Leader of the Opposition in the Senate is chosen by their party or coalition of parties to lead them in the Senate and is the main opposition spokesperson in the Senate.
Presiding Officers
Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Speaker sits at the head of the House of Representatives and is responsible for the orderly running of the House.
President of the Senate
The President sits at the head of the Senate and is responsible for the orderly running of the Senate.
Australia's head of state
Head of state
The Australian Constitution establishes the King as Australia's head of state.
Governor-General
Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC
On the advice of the Australian Prime Minister, the Governor-General is appointed by the King to be their representative in Australia.
Roles in the Australian Parliament
People in Parliament
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People in Parliament
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Description
This diagram shows a number of positions in the Australian Parliament and how they relate to each other.
The Australian Parliament is made up of:
- the Monarch (represented by the Governor-General)
- the Senate
- the House of Representatives.
The President of the Senate runs the meetings of the Senate. The Speaker of the House of Representatives runs the meetings of the House of Representatives.
The Government is made up of:
- the Prime Minister
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Leader of the Government in the Senate
- ministers
- backbenchers.
The Government makes up the Executive, although this does not include government backbenchers.
The Opposition is made up of
- the Leader of the Opposition
- Deputy Leader of the Opposition
- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
- shadow ministers
- backbenchers.
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Composition of the Australian Parliament
These images show the numbers in the Senate and House of Representatives.
Senate current numbers
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Senate current numbers
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Description
The current number of members in the Senate from each party:
Government – 30 senators
- Australian Labor Party
Opposition – 27 senators
- Liberal Party of Australia (21)
- Liberal National Party of Queensland (2)
- The Nationals (3)
- Country Liberal Party (1)
Minor parties – 17 senators
- Australian Greens (10)
- One Nation (4)
- Jacqui Lambie Network (1)
- United Australia Party (1)
- Australia's Voice (1)
Independents – 2 Senators
As at 15 May 2026
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House of Representatives current numbers
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House of Representatives current numbers
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Description
The current number of members in the House of Representatives from each party:
Government – 94 members
- Australian Labor Party
Opposition – 41 members
- Liberal Party of Australia (17)
- Liberal National Party of Queensland (16)
- The Nationals (8)
Minor parties – 5 members
- Australian Greens (1)
- Centre Alliance (1)
- Katter's Australian Party (1)
- One Nation (2)
Independents – 10 members
As at 28 May 2026
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