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It was led by the country's 12th Prime Minister, Robert Menzies.

The Third Menzies ministry succeeded the Second Menzies ministry, which dissolved on 28 October 1940 following the federal election that took place in September.

However, as a result of that election the government was reduced to minority status, and were forced to rely on the votes of independent crossbenchers Alexander Wilson and Arthur Coles to survive.

John McEwen was the last surviving Country minister.