Question

Alan Ramsey infamously yelled “you liar!” at a holder of this position during a speech. One holder of this position introduced a bill to hold a referendum on repealing the “nexus clause” and criticized opponents for having their policy decided by “thirty-six faceless men.” After a holder of this position appointed Vince Gair, Ron Maunsell delayed his resignation during the “Night of the Long Prawns.” One holder of this position lost popularity after stating he was (*) “all the way with (10[3])LBJ” before (-5[1])disappearing during a swim. When supply (10[1])bills were (10[1])blocked in 1975, John Kerr appointed Malcolm Fraser to this position after dismissing Gough [goff] Whitlam. For 10 points, name this position held by Harold Holt and Robert Menzies, the leader of a government based in Canberra. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Prime Minister of Australia [or Australian PM or equivalents; prompt on Prime Minister or PM with“of what country?”]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jonathan ShaufNorth CarolinaIowa8010
Andrew ZengStanfordMichigan A8010
Kevin ZhengMichigan BPenn State B8010
Cyrus ZhouWUSTLOhio State82-5
Leo TaoMichigan COhio8810
Teigue KellyPenn State AIowa State9010
Roxanne TangOhio StateWUSTL12710

Summary

2024 Booster Shot (Columbia)02/23/2024Y683%0%33%92.40
2024 Booster Shot (Waterloo)02/23/2024Y4100%25%0%77.25
2024 Booster Shot (Vanderbilt)03/02/2024Y4100%25%25%98.50
2024 Booster Shot (Great Lakes)03/09/2024Y6100%0%17%90.83
2024 Booster Shot (WUSTL)03/09/2024Y3100%33%0%75.00