The Prime Minister will be on leave for one week from Saturday 8 April 2023.
During this time, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will be Acting Prime Minister.
Media statement
Prime Minister
With the announcement of the 2025 federal election, the caretaker period is now in effect.
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