First Gillard Ministry
The First Gillard Ministry (Labor) was the 65th ministry of the Australian government and was led by the prime minister, Julia Gillard. It succeeded the first Rudd Ministry upon its swearing in by the Governor-General of Australia, Quentin Bryce, on 24 June 2010. It was replaced by the second Gillard Ministry on 14 September 2010 after the 2010 election.[1]
First Gillard Ministry | |
---|---|
65th ministry of Australia | |
Date formed | 24 June 2010 |
Date dissolved | 14 September 2010 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Governor-General | Quentin Bryce |
Prime Minister | Julia Gillard |
Deputy Prime Minister | Wayne Swan |
Member party | Labor |
Status in legislature | Labor majority government |
Opposition cabinet | 2010–2013 |
Opposition party | Liberal/National Coalition |
Opposition leader | Tony Abbott |
History | |
Legislature term(s) | 42nd |
Predecessor | First Rudd |
Successor | Second Gillard |
The change in ministry followed a series of events on 23–24 June that led to the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, first calling a leadership ballot within the governing Labor Party after being challenged by his deputy, Julia Gillard, and then declining to contest it, allowing Gillard to win the leadership unopposed. The initial form of the First Gillard Ministry was identical to the final form of the first Rudd Ministry, apart from Gillard's appointment as prime minister and Wayne Swan as deputy prime minister, and the departure of Rudd as a minister.[2] A minor reshuffle was announced on 28 June, with Simon Crean to assume responsibility for Gillard's former portfolios of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Social Inclusion. Stephen Smith was assigned the Trade portfolio in addition to his Foreign Affairs portfolio.[3]
Cabinet
Officeholder | Office(s) |
---|---|
Julia Gillard MP |
|
Wayne Swan MP |
|
Senator Chris Evans |
|
Senator John Faulkner |
|
Simon Crean MP |
|
Stephen Smith MP |
|
Nicola Roxon MP |
|
Jenny Macklin MP |
|
Lindsay Tanner MP |
|
Anthony Albanese MP |
|
Senator Stephen Conroy |
|
Senator Kim Carr |
|
Senator Penny Wong |
|
Peter Garrett MP |
|
Robert McClelland MP |
|
Senator Joe Ludwig |
|
Tony Burke MP |
|
Martin Ferguson MP |
|
Chris Bowen MP |
|
Outer ministry
Officeholder | Office(s) |
---|---|
Alan Griffin MP |
|
Tanya Plibersek MP |
|
Brendan O'Connor MP |
|
Warren Snowdon MP |
|
Craig Emerson MP |
|
Senator Nick Sherry |
|
Justine Elliot MP |
|
Kate Ellis MP |
|
Greg Combet MP |
|
Senator Mark Arbib |
|
Parliamentary secretaries
Officeholder | Office(s) |
---|---|
Maxine McKew MP |
|
Mike Kelly AM MP |
|
Gary Gray AO MP |
|
Bill Shorten MP |
|
Bob McMullan MP |
|
Anthony Byrne MP |
|
Senator Ursula Stephens |
|
Laurie Ferguson MP |
|
Jason Clare MP |
|
Mark Butler MP |
|
Richard Marles MP |
|
See also
References
- "Ministries and Cabinets". Parliamentary Handbook. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- "The Ministry List, 28 June 2010 –". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- "Rudd passed over in Gillard's reshuffle". ABC News. Australia. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
External links
- The Gillard cabinet with photos and ministries