First Deakin Ministry - Definition

The First Deakin Ministry was the second Australian Commonwealth ministry, and ran from 24th September 1903 to 27th April 1904.

Protectionist Party

• Hon Alfred Deakin, MP: Prime Minister and Minister for External Affairs
• Hon Sir William Lyne, KCMG MP: Minister for Trade and Customs
• Rt Hon Sir George Turner, KCMG MP: Treasurer
• Rt Hon Sir John Forrest, GCMG MP: Minister for Home Affairs
• Senator Hon James Drake: Attorney-General
• Hon Sir Philip Fysh, KCMG MP: Postmaster-General
• Hon Austin Chapman, MP: Minister for Defence
• Senator Hon Thomas Playford: Vice-President of the Executive Council