Gillard Government Gillard Government confirmed a plan to increase the US military presence in northern Australia. Defence Minister Stephen Smith welcomed the first contingent of 200 US Marines to Darwin in April 2012 – with the force projected to grow to 2500. Since coming to office, Gillard has remained adamant towards her position in the Afghanistan War. The Gillard Government believes that withdrawing troops prematurely from Afghanistan, could re-establish the country as a 'safe haven' for terrorists. On 19 October 2010 Prime Minister Gillard addressed Parliament stating her government's commitment to the war, and said "Australia will stand firm in our commitment
Prime Minister of Portugal residence of the Prime Minister, not all incumbents have lived in the mansion during their term in office. António Costa, current Prime Minister, doesn't live in the residence. As of , there are eight living former Prime Ministers of Portugal, as seen below. The most recent Prime Minister to die was Mário Alberto Nobre Lopes Soares (served 1976–1978 and 1983–1985), on 7 January 2017 aged 92. Prime Minister of Portugal Prime Minister (Portuguese: "Primeiro-Ministro"; ) is the current title of the head of government of Portugal. As head of government, the Prime Minister coordinates the actions of ministers, represents the