Third Howard Ministry
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The Third Howard Ministry (Liberal Party of Australia
–National Party of Australia
Coalition) was the sixty-third Australian Commonwealth ministry.
It was sworn in by the Governor-General
Peter Hollingworth
on 26 November 2001, following the 2001 election, and it ended on 22 October 2004 when the Fourth Howard Ministry
was sworn in after the 2004 election.
Liberal Party of Australia
The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
–National Party of Australia
National Party of Australia
The National Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Traditionally representing graziers, farmers and rural voters generally, it began as the The Country Party, but adopted the name The National Country Party in 1975, changed to The National Party of Australia in 1982. The party is...
Coalition) was the sixty-third Australian Commonwealth ministry.
It was sworn in by the Governor-General
Governor-General of Australia
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative in Australia at federal/national level of the Australian monarch . He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth...
Peter Hollingworth
Peter Hollingworth
Peter John Hollingworth AC, OBE is an Australian Anglican bishop. He served as the Archbishop of Brisbane for 11 years before becoming the 23rd Governor-General of Australia from 2001 until 2003....
on 26 November 2001, following the 2001 election, and it ended on 22 October 2004 when the Fourth Howard Ministry
Fourth Howard Ministry
The Fourth Howard Ministry was the 64th Australian ministry.It was sworn in by the Governor-General Major-General Michael Jeffery on 22 October 2004, and it ended on 3 December 2007 when the Prime Minister resigned his commission after losing the 2007 election to the Australian Labor Party led by...
was sworn in after the 2004 election.
Cabinet
- John HowardJohn HowardJohn Winston Howard AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007. He was the second-longest serving Australian Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies....
, MP: Prime Minister - John AndersonJohn Anderson (Australian politician)John Duncan Anderson AO is a former Australian politician. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Leader of the rural-based National Party of Australia from July 1999 to July 2005.-Early years:...
, MP: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Transport and Regional Services (NPA) - Peter CostelloPeter CostelloPeter Howard Costello AC is an Australian politician and lawyer who served as the Treasurer in the Australian government from 1996 to 2007. He is the longest-serving Treasurer in Australian history. Costello was a Member of the Australian House of Representatives from 1990 to 2009, representing...
, MP: Treasurer - Senator Robert HillRobert Hill (Australian politician)Robert Murray Hill is Chancellor of the University of Adelaide and a former Australian politician. He also currently heads the Australian Carbon Trust.-Early life and family:...
: Minister for Defence - Senator Richard AlstonRichard Alston (politician)Richard Kenneth Robert Alston was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1986 to 2004, representing the state of Victoria....
: Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (to 7 October 2003) - Alexander DownerAlexander DownerAlexander John Gosse Downer is a former Australian Liberal Party politician who was Foreign Minister of Australia from March 1996 to December 2007, the longest-serving in Australian history...
, MP: Minister for Foreign Affairs - Senator Amanda VanstoneAmanda VanstoneAmanda Eloise Vanstone is a former Australian politician and a former Ambassador to Italy. She was a Liberal Senator for South Australia from 1984 to 2007, and held several ministerial portfolios in the Howard Government. After her resignation from the Senate in 2007, she served as the Australian...
: Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women (to 7 October 2003). Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Reconciliation (from 7 October 2003) - Dr David Kemp, MP: Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Vice-President of the Executive Council (to 18 July 2004)
- Daryl WilliamsDaryl WilliamsDaryl Robert Williams AM QC , Australianpolitician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1993 to October 2004, representing the Division of Tangney, Western Australia.-Biography:...
, QC MP: Attorney-General (to 7 October 2003). Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (from 7 October 2003 to 18 July 2004) - Mark VaileMark VaileMark Anthony James Vaile , Australian politician, is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and former leader of the National Party of Australia.-Early life:...
, MP: Minister for Trade (NPA) - Philip RuddockPhilip RuddockPhilip Maxwell Ruddock is an Australian politician who is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the Division of Berowra, New South Wales, for the Liberal Party of Australia...
, MP: Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Reconciliation (to 7 October 2003). Attorney-General (from 7 October 2003) - Senator Nick MinchinNick MinchinNicholas Hugh "Nick" Minchin is a former Australian politician, serving as a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing South Australia from July 1993 to June 2011, and a former cabinet minister in the Howard Government....
: Minister for Finance and Administration. Vice-President of the Executive Council (from 18 July 2004) - Warren TrussWarren TrussWarren Errol Truss , Australian politician, is the current leader of the National Party of Australia in the Parliament of Australia. He has held the House of Representatives seat of Wide Bay since the 1990 election...
, MP: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (NPA) - Tony AbbottTony AbbottAnthony John "Tony" Abbott is the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian House of Representatives and federal leader of the centre-right Liberal Party of Australia. Abbott has represented the seat of Warringah since the 1994 by-election...
, MP: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service (to 7 October 2003). Minister for Health and Ageing (from 7 October 2003) - Senator Kay PattersonKay PattersonKay Christine Lesley Patterson is a former Australian politician. She was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1987 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria....
: Minister for Health and Ageing (to 7 October 2003). Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Status of Women (from 7 October 2003) - Dr Brendan NelsonBrendan NelsonDr Brendan John Nelson is a former Australian politician and former federal Opposition leader. He served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives from the 1996 federal election until 19 October 2009 as the Liberal member for Bradfield, a northern Sydney seat...
, MP: Minister for Education, Science and Training - Ian MacfarlaneIan Macfarlane (politician)Ian Elgin Macfarlane , is an Australian politician. He was elected as a member of the Australian House of Representatives in October 1998, representing the Division of Groom, Queensland for the Liberal National Party...
, MP: Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources - Kevin AndrewsKevin Andrews (Australian politician)Kevin James Andrews is an Australian politician and member of the Liberal Party of Australia. He is a member of the House of Representatives and was Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in the Howard Government, having previously been Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations from 7...
, MP: Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service (from 7 October 2003) - Senator Helen CoonanHelen CoonanHelen Lloyd Coonan is a former Australian politician, who was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing New South Wales from July 1996 to August 2011.-Early life:...
: Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (from 18 July 2004) - Senator Ian CampbellIan Campbell (Australian politician)Ian Gordon Campbell , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing Western Australia between 1990 and 2007.-Early life:...
: Minister for the Environment and Heritage (from 18 July 2004)
Outer ministry
- Peter McGauran, MP: Minister for Science (NPA)
- Senator Rod KempRod KempCharles Roderick "Rod" Kemp is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate from 1990 to 2008, representing the state of Victoria....
: Minister for the Arts and Sport - Senator Chris EllisonChris EllisonChristopher Martin Ellison , is a former Liberal member of the Australian Senate. He represented Western Australia in the Senate from July 1993 to January 2009.-Background:...
: Minister for Justice and Customs - Senator Ian CampbellIan Campbell (Australian politician)Ian Gordon Campbell , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing Western Australia between 1990 and 2007.-Early life:...
: Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads (7 October 2003 to 18 July 2004) (see Cabinet) - Senator Ian MacdonaldIan Macdonald (Australian politician)Ian Douglas Macdonald , Australian politician, has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since July 1990, representing Queensland. He was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and was a solicitor before entering politics...
: Minister for Forestry and Conservation (to 14 November 2002). Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation (from 14 November 2002) - Joe HockeyJoe HockeyJoseph Benedict "Joe" Hockey , is an Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing the Division of North Sydney for the Liberal Party of Australia since 1996....
, MP: Minister for Small Business and Tourism - Wilson TuckeyWilson TuckeyCharles Wilson Tuckey , a former Australian federal politician, was a Member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the seat of O'Connor in Western Australia for the Liberal Party from 1980 until 2010.-Biography:...
, MP: Regional Services, Territories and Local Government (25 January 2002 to 7 October 2003) - Larry AnthonyLarry AnthonyLawrence James "Larry" Anthony is a former Australianpolitician. He was a National Party of Australia member of theAustralian House of Representatives representing the Division of Richmond, New South Wales, from the March 1996 election until his defeat in the 2004 election...
, MP: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (NPA) - Senator Eric AbetzEric AbetzEric Abetz , has been a Liberal Party member of the Australian Senate since February 1994, representing the state of Tasmania. He is currently Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. He was educated at the University of Tasmania and was a barrister and solicitor before entering politics...
: Special Minister of State - Malcolm Brough, MP: Minister for Employment Services (to 18 July 2004). Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence from (7 October 2003 to 18 July 2004). Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer (from 18 July 2004)
- Senator Helen CoonanHelen CoonanHelen Lloyd Coonan is a former Australian politician, who was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing New South Wales from July 1996 to August 2011.-Early life:...
: Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer (to 18 July 2004) (see Cabinet) - Danna ValeDanna ValeDanna Sue Vale , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 to July 2010, representing the Division of Hughes, New South Wales. She did not re-contest her seat at the 2010 federal election.From 1984 until 1988, Vale was a full-time wife,...
, MP: Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence (to 7 October 2003) - Gary HardgraveGary HardgraveGary Douglas Hardgrave , Australian politician, was the Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 until 2007, representing the Division of Moreton, Queensland. He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and was educated at Griffith University, Queensland...
, MP: Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. Minister Assisting the Prime Minister (from 7 October 2003) - Kevin AndrewsKevin Andrews (Australian politician)Kevin James Andrews is an Australian politician and member of the Liberal Party of Australia. He is a member of the House of Representatives and was Minister for Immigration and Citizenship in the Howard Government, having previously been Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations from 7...
, MP: Minister for Ageing (to 7 October 2003) (see Cabinet) - Julie BishopJulie BishopJulie Isabel Bishop is an Australian politician and the current Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Australia. She holds this title as the deputy leader of the Liberal Party of Australia. She is the party's first female Deputy Leader and the third woman in Australian history to...
, MP: Minister for Ageing (from 7 October 2003) - Jim LloydJim LloydJames Eric Lloyd JP , Australian politician, was a Liberal Party of Australia member of the Australian House of Representatives from the March 1996 election until the November 2007 election, representing the Division of Robertson in New South Wales.Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Lloyd was...
, MP: Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads (from 18 July 2004) - Fran BaileyFran BaileyFrances Esther "Fran" Bailey is an Australianpolitician and Liberal member of theAustralian House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993 and again from 1996 to 2010, representing the electorate of McEwen in Victoria.-Personal life:...
, MP: Minister for Employment Services, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence (from 18 July 2004)
Parliamentary Secretaries
- Jackie KellyJackie KellyJacqueline Marie Kelly , former Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 until November 2007, representing the Division of Lindsay, New South Wales.-Early career:...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister - Senator Ian CampbellIan Campbell (Australian politician)Ian Gordon Campbell , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian Senate representing Western Australia between 1990 and 2007.-Early life:...
: Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer (to 7 October 2003) (see Ministry) - Trish WorthTrish WorthPatricia Mary "Trish" Worth , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1993 to October 2004, representing the Division of Adelaide, South Australia...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing - Senator Judith TroethJudith TroethJudith Mary Troeth has been a Liberal member of the Australian Senate since July 1993, representing the state of Victoria. She was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and was educated at the Methodist Ladies' College, and later at the University of Melbourne, where she graduated in arts and education...
: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Warren EntschWarren EntschWarren George Entsch is an Australian politician currently serving as a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives representing the Division of Leichhardt in Queensland...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources - Senator Bill HeffernanBill HeffernanWilliam Daniel Heffernan, more commonly known as Bill Heffernan, , Australian politician, has been a Liberal Party member of the Senate, representing the state of New South Wales, since September 1996.-Early life:...
: Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet (to 19 March 2002) - Peter SlipperPeter SlipperPeter Neil Slipper , Australian politician, has served as the 27th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives since November 2011, after serving as Deputy Speaker following the 2010 election...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration - Dr Sharman StoneSharman StoneDr. Sharman Nancy Stone née Bawden , Australian politician, has been an Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since March 1996, representing the Division of Murray, Victoria...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment and Heritage - Senator Ron BoswellRon BoswellRonald Leslie Doyle "Ron" Boswell , Australian politician, has been a National Party member of the Australian Senate since 5 March 1983, representing Queensland. Since 2008 he has been the Father of the Senate....
: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services (to 7 October 2003) (NPA) - Christine GallusChristine GallusChristine Ann Gallus , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since March 1990, representing the Division of Hawker, South Australia 1990-93 and for Hindmarsh, South Australia 1993-2004...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (to 7 October 2003) - Fran BaileyFran BaileyFrances Esther "Fran" Bailey is an Australianpolitician and Liberal member of theAustralian House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993 and again from 1996 to 2010, representing the electorate of McEwen in Victoria.-Personal life:...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence (to 18 July 2004) (see Ministry) - Ross CameronRoss CameronRoss Alexander Cameron , Australian politician, was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 to October 2004, representing the Division of Parramatta, New South Wales...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Family and Community Services (To 7 October 2003), Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer (From 7 October 2003) - De-Anne KellyDe-Anne KellyDe-Anne Margaret Kelly , was an Australian politician. She was a National Party member of the Australian House of Representatives from March 1996 until November 2007, representing the Division of Dawson, Queensland. She was also the first female member of the National Party to win a seat in the...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade (from 7 October 2003) (NPA) - Christopher PyneChristopher PyneChristopher Maurice Pyne, MP , Australian politician, has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since 13 March 1993, representing the Division of Sturt, South Australia.-Early years:...
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Family and Community Services (from 7 October 2003) - Bruce BillsonBruce BillsonBruce Frederick Billson MP is an Australian politician and Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since 1996. He represents the Division of Dunkley, Victoria....
, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs (From 7 October 2003) - Teresa Gambaro, MP: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence (From 18 July 2004)