Can the Prime Minister be replaced other than by not being re-elected?

Yes, the Prime Minister could be replaced if their party decided to choose a new leader.

The Prime Minister is a member of the House of Representatives who leads the party or coalition of parties with the support of the majority of members in the House of Representatives. Each political party has its own way of choosing and changing its leader.

The Prime Minister could also be replaced if the government lost the support of the majority in the House of Representatives.

 

The Prime Minister speaking into microphones at a lectern. Behind him is an Australian flag, an Aboriginal flag and a Torres Strait Islander flag.

The Prime Minister giving a press conference

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The Prime Minister giving a press conference

The Prime Minister speaking into microphones at a lectern. Behind him is an Australian flag, an Aboriginal flag and a Torres Strait Islander flag.

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The Prime Minister, Hon Anthony Albanese MP, giving a press conference at Australian Parliament House.

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