First Fraser ministry

The first Fraser ministry (Liberal–National Country coalition) was the 50th ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. The first Fraser ministry succeeded the Third Whitlam ministry, which dissolved on 11 November following the dismissal of the Whitlam government by Governor-General Sir John Kerr. As such, it was a caretaker ministry until a federal election could take place. To date, it is the last ministry not to be split between a Cabinet and outer ministry. In the event, the Coalition was ultimately elected on 13 December 1975, and this ministry was replaced by the second Fraser ministry on 22 December 1975.

See also: Fraser government

First Fraser ministry

50th Ministry of Australia
Malcolm Fraser
Anthony Doug
Date formed11 November 1975
Date dissolved22 December 1975
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralSir John Kerr
Prime MinisterMalcolm Fraser
Deputy Prime MinisterDoug Anthony
No. of ministers15
Member partyLiberal–National Country coalition
Status in legislatureMinority government
Opposition partyLabor
Opposition leaderGough Whitlam
History
Outgoing election13 December 1975
Legislature term(s)29th
PredecessorThird Whitlam ministry
SuccessorSecond Fraser ministry
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Malcolm Fraser
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  • Member for Wannon (1955–1983)

Prime Minister of Australia

Term of government (1975–1983)

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As of 25 October 2022, Ian Sinclair and Peter Nixon are the last surviving members of the first Fraser ministry. Tony Street was the last surviving Liberal member.

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