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Bob Hawke is Elected
Labour under Prime Minster Bob Hawke retained Government. -
Paul Keating is Elected
In an exchange of Labour Party Leadership, Paul Keating became Prime Minister, succeeding Bob Hawke, who left parliament on the 20th of February 1992 after 12 years of representing the seat of wills. -
Kevin Rudd Elected
Ministers of the new Labour Government led by Kevin Rudd, with Julia Gilard as Australia's first female deputy Prime Minister, sworn in by the Governor General. -
Julia Gilard is Elected
After the closest elecction result since 1961 produces a hung Parliament, intense negotiations enable labour to form a minority Government with the support of Four Cross-Bench Members. -
John Howard Elected
The first Coalition Government for 13 years was sworn in, with John Howard as Prime Minister.