Reid government

Reid government
In office
18 August 1904 – 5 July 1905
MonarchEdward VII
Prime MinisterGeorge Reid
PartyFree Trade
StatusMinority (Protectionist support)
OriginPredecessor lost confidence motion
DemiseLost confidence motion
PredecessorWatson government
SuccessorDeakin government (II)

The Reid government refers to the period of federal executive government of Australia led by Prime Minister George Reid. It lasted from 18 August 1904 - 5 July 1905. Reid was the sole Prime Minister of Australia to belong to the Free Trade Party.[1] Allan McLean of the Protectionist Party served as deputy.

  1. ^ Grattan 2013, p. 66.

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