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How is the Ministry selected?

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How is the Ministry selected?

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The Ministry is selected from among members of the governing party or parties. In the case of the Liberal-National Party Coalition, the two Party Leaders determine the number of Ministers from each party and which Members and Senators will be appointed from each party. The Prime Minister determines the portfolio responsibilities of each Minister. The Australian Labor Party, when in government, elects its Ministers by a ballot of all Labor Members and Senators. The Prime Minister, who is also chosen by ballot, then determines the portfolio responsibilities of each of the Ministers. Ministers are actually appointed by the Governor-General.