2005 Australian Labor Party leadership spill

Declaration of a political vcacancy April 2022 the history of the subject March 2012 2005 Australian Labor Party Leadership spill 1990s ALP logo.png presidential Caucus no 2003 Australian Labor Party leadership spills 2003 2006 Australian Labor Party leadership spill 2006 2005 01 28 yes 160x160px Kim Beazley DC241F Unopposed Seat Faction Brand (WA) Right Leader Mark Latham Kim Beazley A leadership spill of the Australian Labor Party (ALP), the official opposition party in the Parliament of Australia, was held on 28 January 2005.http://australianpolitics.com/2005/01/28/kim-beazley-returns-as-alp-leader.html Kim Beazley Returns As ALP Leader; Elected By Acclamation AustralianPolitics.com 2005-01-28 2022-08-21 The outgoing Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, stood down 13 months after assuming the leadership in December 2003. Kim Beazley was the only contender for the ballot, and was therefore elected unopposed. Background March 2012 Mark Latham became leader in December 2003 after Simon Crean stood down after losing support from his caucus. However, Latham went on to lose the federal election in October 2004. Latham stayed on as leader after the election until January 18, 2005, when he stood down, citing ill health. Candidates Kim Beazley, former Leader, Member for Brand Potential candidates who declined to run The following individuals ruled themselves out as candidates or were the subject of media speculation but did not stand: Kevin Rudd, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Member for Griffith Rudd to end suspense tomorrow The Age 23 January 2005 http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Rudd-to-end-suspense-tomorrow/2005/01/23/1106415441552.html 9 December 2006 Melbourne Julia Gillard, Shadow Minister for Health and Manager of Opposition Business in the House, Member for Lalor Gillard gives Beazley clear run at leadership ABC News 26 January 2005 http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200501/s1289217.htm 4 December 2006 See also 2006 Australian Labor Party leadership spill 2003 Australian Labor Party leadership spills References 30em Labor Party leadership spill Category:Australian Labor Party leadership spills Australian Labor Party leadership spill Labor Party leadership spill