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Caretaker period leading up to the Federal election
On 17 July 2010, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, announced that a federal election would be conducted on 21 August 2010 and as such the Australian Government has assumed a caretaker role. Election related announcements associated with Senator Evans' portfolio responsibilities can be found at the Labor Party website.
See: Australian Labor Party

Senator Chris Evans was sworn in as the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 3 December 2007.
MCIMA Communique
16 July 2010
The Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (the council) met in Melbourne on 16 July 2010, hosted by the Government of Victoria.
[Media Release]
Abbott must admit he won't turn boats back
8 July 2010
Tony Abbott has conceded his empty and false promise to turn back the boats can't be delivered, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans said today.
[Media Release]