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Liberal government may refer to:
In Australian politics, a Liberal government may refer to the following governments administered by the Liberal Party of Australia:
In Canadian politics, a Liberal government may refer to the following governments administered by the Liberal Party of Canada:
In British politics, a Liberal government may refer to the following governments administered by the Liberal Party:
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John Malcolm Fraser was an Australian politician who served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1975 to 1983 as leader of the Liberal Party.
Sir John Grey Gorton was the 19th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1968 to 1971. He led the Liberal Party during that time, having previously been a long-serving government minister.
Sir William McMahon, was an Australian politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1971 to 1972 as leader of the Liberal Party. He was a government minister for over 21 years, the longest continuous ministerial service in Australian history.
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