Frontbench of John Curtin

The Frontbench of John Curtin was the federal Australian Labor Party frontbench from October 1, 1935 until Curtin's death on July 5, 1945. It was opposed by the UAP-Country Coalition.

John Curtin became Leader of the Opposition upon his election as leader of the Australian Labor Party on October 1, 1935. His frontbench subsequently formed the Australian Government from 1941 until his death.

1935-1937
The following were members of the ALP Caucus Executive from October 1, 1935 to October 29, 1937:
 * John Curtin - Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party
 * Hon. Frank Forde - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labor Party
 * Senator Joe Collings - Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
 * Senator Gordon Brown - Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
 * Hon Norman Makin - Secretary
 * Hon Jack Holloway
 * Darby Riordan (to October 15, 1936)

1937-1940
The following were members of the ALP Caucus Executive from October 9, 1937 to October 14, 1940:
 * John Curtin - Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party
 * Hon. Frank Forde - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labor Party
 * Senator Joe Collings - Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
 * Senator Gordon Brown - Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (to September 20, 1938)
 * Senator Richard Keane - Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (from September 20, 1938)
 * Hon Norman Makin - Secretary
 * Frank Brennan
 * Albert Green (to October 2, 1940)
 * Hon Jack Holloway
 * Bert Lazzarini
 * George Martens
 * Eddie Ward

1940-1941
The following were members of the ALP Caucus Executive from October 14, 1940 to October 7, 1941:
 * John Curtin - Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labor Party
 * Hon. Frank Forde - Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Labor Party
 * Senator Joe Collings - Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
 * Senator James Cunningham - Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate
 * Hon Norman Makin - Secretary
 * Hon. Ben Chifley
 * Charles Frost
 * Arthur Drakeford
 * Dr H. V. Evatt
 * Hon Jack Holloway
 * Bert Lazzarini