The First Fraser Ministry (Liberal–National Country coalition) was the 50th ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 22nd Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. The First Fraser Ministry succeeded the Third Whitlam Ministry, which dissolved on 11 November following the dismissal of the Whitlam Government by Governor-General Sir John Kerr. As such, it was a caretaker ministry until a federal election could take place. To date, it is the last ministry not to be split between a Cabinet and outer ministry. In the event, the Coalition was ultimately elected on 13 December 1975, and this ministry was replaced by the Second Fraser Ministry on 22 December 1975.