Second Rudd ministry
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The second Rudd ministry (Labor) was the 67th ministry of the Australian government, led by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. It succeeded the second Gillard ministry after a leadership spill within the Australian Labor Party that took place on 26 June 2013. Three members of the ministry were sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce on 27 June 2013. These were Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister; Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister; and Chris Bowen, Treasurer.[1][2] The remainder of the ministry were sworn in on 1 July 2013.[3]
Second Rudd ministry | |
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67th ministry of Australia | |
Date formed | 27 June 2013 |
Date dissolved | 18 September 2013 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor-General | Quentin Bryce |
Prime Minister | Kevin Rudd |
Deputy Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
Member party | Labor |
Status in legislature | Minority government 72 / 150 |
Opposition cabinet | Abbott shadow cabinet |
Opposition party | Liberal/National Coalition |
Opposition leader | Tony Abbott |
History | |
Election | 2013 |
Legislature term | 43rd |
Predecessor | Second Gillard |
Successor | Abbott |
The Labor Party lost the general election held on 7 September 2013, paving the way for Coalition leader Tony Abbott. The ministry concluded on 18 September 2013 when the Abbott ministry was sworn in.