Gang of Four (Australian Labor Party)

The Gang of Four in the Australian Labor Party were Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, Wayne Swan and Lindsay Tanner.[1] This name refers to the tightly held concentration of political power between the group during the First Rudd ministry and during the Global Financial Crisis. Kevin Rudd served as Prime Minister, Julia Gillard as Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan served as Treasurer and Lindsay Tanner served as Finance Minister.

References

  1. ↑ Taylor, Lenore. "The Rudd gang of four", The Australian, Sydney, 9 November 2009. Retrieved on 2010-06-18.


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