What does the Prime Minister do when he is not in Canberra?

The Prime Minister is the key spokesperson of the Australian Government, head of Cabinet, leader of the government.

Role of the Prime Minister in Australia.

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

Role of the Prime Minister in Australia.

The Prime Minister is the key spokesperson of the Australian Government, head of Cabinet, leader of the government.

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

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This graphic shows that the Prime Minister is the most senior minister in the Australian Government as well as being key spokesperson for Australia, the head of Cabinet and the leader of the government.

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Thanks for your question, Lily.

When Parliament is not meeting, the Prime Minister and members of parliament return to and work in their electorates.

The Prime Minster also uses this time to carry out their other responsibilities. For example, the Prime Minister might:

  • travel around Australia to talk to people about the issues that concern them
  • work with others ministers on government policy ideas
  • speak to the media about government plans
  • represent the nation overseas
  • meet with other world leaders.