Australia's Prime Minister

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  • Robert Hawke id Elected

    Labor under Prime Minister Bob Hawke retained government.

  • Paul Keating is Elected

    In an exchange of Labor Party leadership, Paul Keating became prime minister, succeeding Bob Hawke, who left parliament on 20 February 1992 after 12 years representing the seat of Wills.

  • John Howard Elected

    The first Coalition government for 13 years was sworn in, with John Howard as Prime Minister.

  • Kevin Rudd Elected

    Ministers of the new Labor government led by Kevin Rudd, with Julia Gillard as Australia's first female deputy Prime Minister, sworm in by the governor General.

  • Julia Gillard Elected

    Prime MinisterAfter the closest election result since 1961 produces a hung Parliament, intense negotiations enable Labor to form a minority government with the support of four cross-bench Members.