The second Rudd ministry (

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) was the 67th ministry of the Australian government, led by Prime Minister

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. It succeeded the second Gillard ministry after a

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within the

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that took place on 26 June 2013. Three members of the ministry were sworn in by

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on 27 June 2013. These were Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister;

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, Deputy Prime Minister; and

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, Treasurer. The remainder of the ministry were sworn in on 1 July 2013. The Labor Party lost the

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held on 7 September 2013, paving the way for

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leader

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. The ministry concluded on 18 September 2013 when the Abbott ministry was sworn in.

27 June 2013 – 18 September 2013

Cabinet

Outer ministry

Parliamentary secretaries

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