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Labor under Pm Bob Hawke retained government
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In an exchange of Labor Party leadership, Paul Keating became prime minister, suceeding Bob Hawke who left Parliament on 20 february 1992 after 12 years representing the seat of Wills
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The first Coalition government for 13 years was sworn in,with John Howard as a Prime Minister
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Ministers of the new Labor Government led by Kevin Rudd, with Julia Gillard as Australias first female deputy Prime Ministr=er, sworn in by the Governor General
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Pm websiteAfter the closest election result since 1961 produces hung Parliament,intense negotiations enable Labor to form a minority government with the support of four cross-bench Members