The fourth Howard ministry (Liberal–National coalition) was the 63rd ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 25th prime minister, John Howard. The fourth Howard ministry succeeded the third Howard ministry, which dissolved on 26 October 2004 following the federal election that took place on 9 October. The ministry was replaced by the first Rudd ministry on 3 December 2007 following the federal election that took place on 24 November which saw Labor defeat the Coalition. Cabinet Outer ministry Parliamentary Secretaries See also First Howard ministry Second Howard ministry Third Howard ministry Notes Ministries of Elizabeth II Howard, 4 2000s in Australia 2004 establishments in Australia 2007 disestablishments in Australia Cabinets established in 2004 Cabinets disestablished in 2007 Howard Government