The Second Gorton ministry (Liberal–Country Coalition) was the 45th ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 19th Prime Minister, John Gorton. The Second Gorton ministry succeeded the First Gorton ministry, which dissolved on 12 November 1969 following the federal election that took place in October. The ministry was replaced by the McMahon ministry on 10 March 1971 following the resignation of Gorton. As of 26 January 2023, Tom Hughes is last surviving Liberal member of the Second Gorton ministry, while Ian Sinclair and Peter Nixon are the last surviving Country members. Malcolm Fraser was the last surviving Liberal Cabinet minister. Cabinet Outer ministry See also First Gorton Ministry Notes Ministries of Elizabeth II Gorton, 2 1969 establishments in Australia 1971 disestablishments in Australia Cabinets established in 1969 Cabinets disestablished in 1971