Talk:Federal Executive Council

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[edit] Cabinet vs Council

I corrected this page, and the page concerning the Cabinet of Australia, to properly reflect the distinction between the Cabinet and the Executive Council.

I have added a source (from the Australian Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet) that supports the distinction--they are not quite the same thing.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 129.79.144.72 (talk • contribs) 01:45, 17 November 2004 (ACST).

It is correct that the Cabinet is not the same as the Council, but not all Ministers are members of the Cabinet. I have edited to correct this, and since there seems to be confusion, explained the difference between the two bodies (but I'm new to this, so...). Also Parliamentary Secretaries are members of Council, see 2.1.3 in the listed reference. --Qsjet 14:42, 24 April 2007 (UTC)