Can the appropriate MP's choose their ministerial position? Or is it delegated to them?

Thanks for your question Jessica.

The Prime Minister decides which members of the government become ministers. The Prime Minister chooses experienced and knowledgeable government members to be ministers and expects them to work together on behalf of the government. Although members of the government team may have views about who should become ministers, it is the Prime Minister who decides.

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.

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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

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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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