The Frontbench of Ben Chifley was the federal Australian Labor Party frontbench from 13 July 1945 until Chifley's death on 13 June 1951. It was opposed by the Liberal-Country Coalition led by Robert Menzies.
Ben Chifley was appointed Prime Minister of Australia upon his election as leader of the Australian Labor Party on 12 July 1945 and his frontbench formed the Australian Government until Labor's defeat at the 1949 election. Chifley subsequently served as Leader of the Opposition until his death.
First ministry (1945-1946)
Second ministry (1946-1949)
Caucus Executive (1950-1951) The following were members of the ALP Caucus Executive from 21 February 1950 to 20 June 1951: Rt Hon. Ben Chifley - Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party Rt Hon. H. V. Evatt - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labor Party Senator Hon. Bill Ashley - Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator Hon. Nick McKenna - Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Kim Beazley Sr. Tom Burke Hon. Arthur Calwell Hon. Cyril Chambers Hon. Percy Clarey Senator Joe Cooke Senator Hon. Ben Courtice Hon. Reg Pollard Sol Rosevear Hon. Eddie Ward