The first Howard ministry (Liberal–National coalition) was the 60th ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 25th prime minister, John Howard. The first Howard ministry succeeded the second Keating ministry, which dissolved on 11 March 1996 following the federal election that took place on 2 March 1996, which saw the Coalition defeat Paul Keating's Labor Party. The ministry was replaced by the second Howard ministry on 21 October 1998 following the 1998 federal election. Cabinet Outer ministry Parliamentary Secretaries See also Second Howard ministry Third Howard ministry Fourth Howard ministry Notes Ministries of Elizabeth II Howard, 1 1990s in Australia 1996 establishments in Australia 1998 disestablishments in Australia Cabinets established in 1996 Cabinets disestablished in 1998 Howard Government