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Whitlam's last words in the documentary film Gough Whitlam – In His Own Words (2002) were in response to a question about his status as an icon and elder statesman. He said: I hope this is not just because I was a martyr; the fact was, I was an achiever.
Gough Whitlam 5 December 1972 to 11 November 1975. Gough Whitlam came into office in late 1972. The Australian Labor Party had been in opposition for 23 years, and Whitlam, who had reformed Labor’s policies, was keen to bring a program of social reform to the people of Australia.
Sep 25, 2024 · Gough Whitlam was an Australian politician and lawyer who introduced a number of policy measures and social reforms as prime minister of Australia (1972–75), but his troubled administration was cut short when he was dismissed by the governor-general.
Gough Whitlam became Australia’s 21st Prime Minister on 5 December 1972. His Labor government, the first after more than 2 decades, set out to change Australia through a wide-ranging reform program.
Jul 14, 2020 · The Queen was not informed in advance about the 1975 dismissal of Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, newly released letters show.
Oct 21, 2014 · Gough Whitlam, prime minister for less than three years between 1972 and 1975, pushed through a raft of reforms that radically changed Australia's economic, legal and cultural landscape.
Clifton Ernest Pugh (1924-1990), (Edward) Gough Whitlam (detail),1972, Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art Collections. View full image. Prime Minister, December 1972 to 11 November 1975. Australian Labor Party.
Oct 22, 2014 · SYDNEY, Australia — Gough Whitlam, a former prime minister who introduced free university education and a national health care system in Australia — and who was also known for eclipsing ...
Gough Whitlam became Australia's 21st prime minister when the Labor Party won office, replacing the Liberal-Country Coalition government led by Billy McMahon. Born 11 July 1916
Oct 20, 2014 · Gough Whitlam found himself at the centre of a constitutional crisis after being dismissed as prime minister by Australia's governor-general in November 1975.
