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Handbook Of The 42nd Parliament
- Preface
- Part 1 - National Symbols
- Part 2 - The Forty-second Parliament
- Part 3 - Elections
- Part 4 - The Constitution
- Part 5 - Referendums and Plebiscites
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Part 6 - Historical information on the Australian Parliament
- Governors-General
- Chronology of Parliaments
- Party representation in Parliament
- Members since 1901
- Members who have served in both chambers
- Longest serving members
- Women in Parliament
- Number of women in Parliament
- Prime Ministers
- Leaders of the Opposition
- Ministries and Cabinets
- Shadow ministries
- Presidents, Deputy Presidents, Speakers and Deputy Speakers
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Part 3 - Elections - Introduction - House of Representatives
House of Representatives
The Australian Labor Party, led by Kevin Rudd, won office for the first time since March 1996. The seats won by each party were as follows:
|
Australian Labor Party |
Liberal Party |
Nationals |
Independent |
|
83 |
55 |
10 |
2 |