Fourth Howard ministry

The fourth Howard ministry was the 63rd List of [Australian ministries|ministry] of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 25th Prime [Minister of Australia|prime minister], John Howard. The fourth Howard ministry succeeded the third Howard ministry, which dissolved on 26 October 2004 following the federal election that took place on 9 October. The ministry was replaced by the first Rudd ministry on 3 December 2007 following the federal election that took place on 24 November which saw Labor Party|Labor] defeat the Coalition.