Who was elected in 2013?

Democratic nominee Robin Kelly defeated Republican nominee Paul McKinley on April 9, 2013, taking 71 percent of about 82,000 votes cast.

Who won 2016 election Australia?

For the first time since federation, a party managed to form government without winning a plurality of seats in the two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria. One re-count was held by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) for the Division of Herbert, confirming that Labor won the seat by 37 votes.

Who won the 2013 Australian federal election?

The outcome The Coalition had a decisive win in the House of Representatives, with a two-party preferred vote of 53.45% to Labor’s 46.55%—a two-party swing of 3.65%. Labor’s primary vote fell to 33.38%, its lowest in over 100 years.

Who was PM in 2014 Australia?

Tony Abbott became Australia’s 28th prime minister in 2013, when the Liberal-National Party coalition won office, replacing the Labor government led by Kevin Rudd.

Who was prime minister in 2014 Australia?

When was Kevin Rudd’s apology?

At 9:30am on 13 February 2008, Rudd presented the apology to Indigenous Australians as a motion to be voted on by the house. It has since been referred to as the National Apology, or simply The Apology.

Who won the 2019 election Australia?

The by-election was won by independent Kerryn Phelps. This, combined with National MP Kevin Hogan’s move to the crossbench and the resignation of MP Julia Banks from the Liberal Party, reduced the government to 73 seats going into the election; a net three-seat deficit.

Who was PM in 2016 Australia?

Malcolm Turnbull became Australia’s 29th prime minister, after a leadership ballot in the Liberal Party in which he defeated Tony Abbott.

When was the Labor Party last in power in Australia?

Membership of the Australian Labor Party (1948-Present) Between the 2007 federal election and the 2008 Western Australian state election, Labor was in government nationally and in all eight state and territory legislatures.

Who was PM in 2015 Australia?

Who was prime minister in 2011 Australia?

Julia Eileen Gillard AC (born 29 September 1961) is an Australian former politician who served as the 27th prime minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. She held office as leader of the Australian Labor Party (ALP). She is the first and only female prime minister in Australian history.

Who was the best Australian Prime Minister?

Alfred Deakin was a unanimous choice as Australia’s best prime minister, winning full votes from each selector; Robert Menzies also appeared on every “best” list.