The Prime Minister will be on leave for five days from Saturday 20 July 2024.
During this time, the Deputy Prime Minister will be Acting Prime Minister.
Media statement
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia
With the announcement of the 2025 federal election, the caretaker period is now in effect.
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