Major Australian Political Events 2001- 2016 By zoe-gray4 Jan 1, 2001 Australia celebrates the centenary of The Federation. Australia celebrates the centenary of The Federation Nov 10, 2001 John Howard was re-elected Australia's Prime Minister. Oct 9, 2004 Howard Government (Liberal-Nationals) wins fourth term and defeats Mark Latham led Australian Labor Party. Nov 24, 2007 Kevin Rudd ( Australian Labor Party) defeats John Howard and becomes Australia's 26th Prime Minister. Feb 13, 2008 Kevin Rudd lead bi- partisan Parliamentary to formally apologise about the Stolen Generation. Sep 5, 2008 Quentin Bryce becomes Governor General, being first female to do so. Jun 24, 2010 Julia Gillard challenged and replaced Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and became the 27th and also the first female Prime Minister of Australia. Aug 21, 2010 Julia Gillard beats Tony Abbott in the 2010 election. Aug 21, 2010 Ken Wyatt became the first Aboriginal elected into the House of Representitives. Mar 21, 2013 Julia Gillard formally apologises to victims of forced adoption practises. Jun 26, 2013 Kevin Rudd defeats Julia Gillard in a leadership spill 57- 45 votes. Jun 26, 2013 Julia Gillard resigns from Parliament and Kevin Rudd is sworn in as Prime Minister. Sep 7, 2013 Tony Abbott defeats Kevin Rudd becoming Australia's 28th Prime Minister in the 2013 election. Oct 21, 2014 Death of Gough Whitlam, Australia's 21st Prime Minister. Mar 20, 2015 Death of Malcolm Fraser, Australia's 22nd Prime Minister. Sep 15, 2015 Malcolm Turnbull defeats Tony Abbott to become Australia's 29th Prime Minister.
