Can an LGBTQ person run for Prime Minister?

Thanks for your question. In short, yes, they can!

The Prime Minister is a member of the House of Representatives and leads the parliamentary party, or coalition of parties, with the support of the majority of members in the House. They are chosen as party leader by the members of their party.

A number of LGBTQI people have been elected to Parliament and have been chosen to be parliamentary leaders.

A large green room with a table in the centre. A man in a suit stands to give a speech at the table. Men and women in suits sit in rows of seats behind him.

The government side of the House of Representatives.

Penny Bradfield/DPS AUSPIC

The government side of the House of Representatives.

A large green room with a table in the centre. A man in a suit stands to give a speech at the table. Men and women in suits sit in rows of seats behind him.

Penny Bradfield/DPS AUSPIC

Description

The Prime Minister stands and speaks at the table in the House of Representatives. Members of the government sit in the 5 rows behind him.

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