A healthy and vibrant Opposition is regarded as essential in a parliamentary system of government. A strong Opposition is able to question the government and hold it to account for its actions.
The Opposition is able to provide both alternative policies and an alternative government and Prime Minister.
Definition of Opposition: The party or parties which hold the second largest number of seats in the House of Representatives. The leader of that party or coalition of parties is known as the Opposition Leader.
The Opposition’s spokespeople are known as Shadow Ministers.
- Complete List of Opposition Leaders since 1901
- Tony Abbott – the current Leader of the Opposition
- Current Shadow Ministry
- 2003 Latham Shadow Ministry
- Latham Announces Shadow Ministry [Dec 08, 2003]
- 2003 Crean Shadow Ministry
- 2002 Crean Shadow Ministry
- Crean Announces New ALP Shadow Ministry [Aug 23, 2002]
- 2000 Beazley Shadow Ministry
- 1996 Beazley Shadow Ministry
- Beattie Provides Support To Depleted Opposition [Apr 28, 2003]
