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Rules of Business, 1973 QUESTION #1927
Question 1
Under Rule 20(4) Cabinet meetings are presided over by the Prime Minister. In the Prime Minister's absence who presides and what is the status of decisions taken?
  • The most senior Federal Minister; decisions are final
  • A Minister nominated by the Prime Minister; decisions are subject to the PM's approval unless the Cabinet considers a case so urgent that immediate action may be taken in anticipation of PM's approval✔️
  • The Cabinet Secretary; decisions are provisional
  • The Deputy Prime Minister automatically; all decisions are immediately binding
Correct Answer Explanation
Rule 20(4) provides that in the absence of the Prime Minister a Minister nominated by the Prime Minister shall preside and decisions are subject to the PM's approval unless the Cabinet considers a case so urgent that immediate action may be taken in anticipation of PM's approval.