Watson government | |
|---|---|
 | |
| In office | |
| 27 April 1904 – 18 August 1904 | |
| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Prime Minister | Chris Watson |
| Party | Labor |
| Status | Minority (Protectionist support) |
| Origin | Predecessor lost confidence motion |
| Demise | Lost confidence motion |
| Predecessor | Deakin government (I) |
| Successor | Reid government |
The Watson government was the third federal executive government of the Commonwealth of Australia. It was led by Prime Minister Chris Watson of the Australian Labor Party from 27 April 1904 to 18 August 1904. The Watson government was the first Labor Party national government in both Australia and in the world.[1][2] Watson was aged just 37 when he became Prime Minister of Australia, and remains the youngest person to have held the post.[2]
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mcm56was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Australia's Prime Ministers – Watson – In Office; primeministers.naa.gov.au