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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 (15[1])Prawns.” One holder of this position lost popularity after stating he was (*) “all the way with (10[2])LBJ” before disappearing during a (10[1])swim. When supply bills were 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. ■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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Gareth ThorlaksonToronto SproutToronto Tony Jingyu Chen eats quizbowl6415
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Athan JuritschToronto PilkWaterloo Bust8510

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