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in the execution of his office. It shall consist of the

Prime Minister and such number of Ministers as may be appointed

by the Governor-General.

Prime Minister and Ministers

28. The Governor-General shall appoint as Prime Minister the

member of the House of Representatives who is the leader of

the Party that commands the support of the majority of the

members of that House. In the event that no party has an

undisputed majority, he shall appoint the member who is most

likely to command the support of the majority of members of

the House.

29. The Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister

shall appoint Ministers responsible for any business of Government

including responsibility for any department of Government from

among members of the House of Representatives or the Senate,

except the persons holding the office of Speaker of the House

of Representatives and the President of the Senate. Where a

Minister has been charged with responsibility for departments

or subjects of Government the Minister shall exercise general

direction and control over the departments or institutions

relating to the subjects in his portfolio. A Minister may

also be designated Deputy Prime Minister to whom the functions

of the Prime Minister may be deputed from time to time by the

Prime Minister. The Minister of Finance shall be a member of

the House of Representatives.

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