Head of state and leaders
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Question 4 of 9
Head of state and leaders
Who starts the process for a federal election in Australia?
A
The Chief Justice
B
The Prime Minister
C
The Governor-GeneralStarting (calling) a federal election is one of the Governor-General's formal duties.
D
The Speaker of Parliament
WhyStarting (calling) a federal election is one of the Governor-General's formal duties. Source: OCB Part 3, "The role of the Governor-General", p27.