Fourth Fraser ministry

The Fourth Fraser ministry (Liberal–National Country/National coalition) was the 53rd ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 22nd Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. The Fourth Fraser ministry succeeded the Third Fraser ministry, which dissolved on 3 November 1980 following the federal election that took place in October. The ministry was replaced by the first Hawke ministry on 11 March 1983 following the federal election that took place on 5 March which saw Labor defeat the Coalition.

See also: Fraser government

Fourth Fraser ministry

53rd Ministry of Australia
Malcolm Fraser
Doug Anthony
Date formed3 November 1980
Date dissolved11 March 1983
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor-GeneralSir Zelman Cowen
Sir Ninian Stephen
Prime MinisterMalcolm Fraser
Deputy Prime MinisterDoug Anthony
No. of ministers30
Member partyLiberal–National Country/National coalition
Status in legislatureMajority government
Opposition partyLabor
Opposition leaderBill Hayden
Bob Hawke
History
Election(s)18 October 1980
Outgoing election5 March 1983
Legislature term(s)32nd
PredecessorThird Fraser ministry
SuccessorFirst Hawke ministry
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