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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Howard, John

Period of Service: 11/03/1996 - 03/12/2007
Release Date:
12/10/1998
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
10822
Released by:
  • Howard, John Winston
Caretaker Period Over

The Australian Electoral Commission has today confirmed that the Coalition will have a clear working majority in the new Parliament.

Therefore, the caretaker period will end forthwith so that the usual functions of government can be resumed.

Meetings of the Coalition parliamentary parties will take place in Canberra on Wednesday. The new Cabinet and Ministry will subsequently be formed.

It is expected that the swearing in will take place next week.

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