Who promoted McMahon to the ministry in 1951?
Robert Menzies
Harold Holt
John Gorton
John McEwen
Answer
Robert Menzies, the prime minister of Australia, promoted McMahon to the ministry in 1951. Menzies had been impressed by McMahon's work as a lawyer and his ability to negotiate with other countries. He believed that McMahon would be a valuable asset to the government and would help to improve Australia's relations with other countries.
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