Which party formed Australia's first government?
Sir Edmund Barton.
NAA: A1200, L13582B
Sir Edmund Barton.
NAA: A1200, L13582B
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Australia's first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton.
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Australia's first government was formed by a group of members of parliament who agreed that Australia should use tariffs to limit cheap imports. This group was known as the Protectionists and was led by Sir Edmund Barton.