Second Fraser ministry
The second Fraser ministry (Liberal–National Country coalition) was the 51st ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 22nd Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. The second Fraser ministry succeeded the first Fraser ministry, which dissolved on 22 December 1975 following the federal election that took place on 13 December. The ministry was replaced by the third Fraser ministry on 20 December 1977 following the 1977 federal election.
Second Fraser ministry | |
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51st Ministry of Australia | |
Malcolm Fraser Anthony Doug | |
| Date formed | 22 December 1975 |
| Date dissolved | 20 December 1977 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Sir John Kerr Sir Zelman Cowen |
| Prime Minister | Malcolm Fraser |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Doug Anthony |
| No. of ministers | 28 |
| Member party | Liberal–National Country coalition |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| Opposition party | Labor |
| Opposition leader | Gough Whitlam |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 13 December 1975 |
| Outgoing election | 10 December 1977 |
| Legislature term(s) | 30th |
| Predecessor | First Fraser ministry |
| Successor | Third Fraser ministry |
As of 25 October 2022, Ian Sinclair and Peter Nixon are the last surviving members of the Cabinet of the second Fraser ministry. Tony Street was the last surviving Liberal cabinet member.
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