Barton government
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The Barton government was the first federal executive government of the Commonwealth of Australia. It was led by Prime Minister Sir Edmund Barton, from 1 January 1901 until 24 September 1903, when Barton resigned to become one of the three founding judges of the High Court of Australia.[1]
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Barton government | |
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In office | |
1 January 1901 – 24 September 1903 | |
Monarch | Victoria Edward VII |
Prime Minister | Sir Edmund Barton |
Party | Protectionist |
Status | Caretaker (to 30 March 1901) Minority (from 30 March 1901) |
Origin | Chosen by Lord Hopetoun |
Demise | Barton's retirement |
Predecessor | N/A |
Successor | Deakin government (I) |
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