Prime Minister of Australia Term of government (1975–1983) Ministries Elections

It was led by Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser.

The first Fraser ministry succeeded the Third Whitlam ministry, which dissolved on 11 November following the dismissal of the Whitlam government by Governor-General Sir John Kerr.

As such, it was a caretaker ministry until a federal election could take place.

[2] As of 25 October 2022, Ian Sinclair and Peter Nixon are the last surviving members of the first Fraser ministry.