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What is the role of the Deputy Prime Minister in Australia?
- To run the Senate
- To advise the Governor-General
- To represent Australia at the United Nations
- To act as Prime Minister when the Prime Minister is unavailable and lead the junior coalition party
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister leads the junior party in a coalition government and steps in as acting Prime Minister whenever the Prime Minister is overseas, ill or otherwise unavailable. This role ensures continuity of leadership and is a recognised position in the structure of government.