Question: how much does the prime minister of australia earn
Answer: ty Committee Federal Executive Council Reports to Parliament , Governor - General Residence The Lodge Kirribilli House Seat Canberra Appointer Governor - General of Australia by convention , based on appointee 's ability to command confidence in the House of Representatives Term length At the Governor - General 's pleasure contingent on the Prime Minister 's ability to command confidence in the lower house of Parliament Inaugural holder Edmund Barton Formation 1 January 1901 Deputy Michael McCormack Salary $527,852 ( AUD ) Website pm.