Second Gillard ministry
Second Gillard ministry | |
|---|---|
66th ministry of Australia | |
Julia Gillard Wayne Swan | |
| Date formed | 14 September 2010 |
| Date dissolved | 27 June 2013 |
| 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 | Minority government 72 / 150 |
| Opposition cabinet | Abbott |
| Opposition party | Liberal/National Coalition |
| Opposition leader | Tony Abbott |
| History | |
| Election | 21 August 2010 |
| Legislature term | 43rd |
| Budgets | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Predecessor | First Gillard ministry |
| Successor | Second Rudd ministry |
The Second Gillard ministry (Labor) was the 66th ministry of the Australian Government, led by Prime Minister Julia Gillard. It succeeded the first Gillard ministry upon its swearing in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce on 14 September 2010 after the 2010 election.
The members of the ministry were announced on 11 September 2010. It included some major changes from the first ministry, which had in essence been left over from the first Rudd ministry which preceded it.
A reconstitution of the ministry took place on 14 December 2011, with several key portfolios changing hands and other portfolios being redefined. Further changes were made on 5 March 2012 following the resignation of and unsuccessful leadership challenge by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd. Gillard implemented a further major reshuffle on 25 March 2013 following an abortive challenge from Rudd and his supporters.
On 26 June 2013, former prime minister Kevin Rudd was once again elected Labor Party leader. Gillard resigned as prime minister with effect from 27 June 2013, and the second Rudd ministry was formed.