opposition. It was only after intense negotiations that Gillard was able to form a minority government with the support of the Australian Greens and three independent MPs. Table: 1 Australian Labor Party in Power 1901-1904 Opposition 1904 Government 1904-1908 Opposition 1908-1909 Government 1909-1910 Opposition 1910-1913 Government 1913-1914 Opposition 1914-1923 Government 1923-1929