Which cabinet position did McMahon hold in Holt's government?
Treasurer
Foreign Affairs Minister
Defence Minister
Education Minister
Answer
Holt appointed McMahon to the position of Treasurer of Australia in 1966. This was a key position in the government, as the Treasurer is responsible for managing the country's finances and overseeing the economy. McMahon held this position until Holt's death in 1967.
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