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he made university free. One of Goughs very first acts was commissioning the build of the lancove tunnel and several other tunnels in Sydney's CBD working to unclog sydneys heavy vehicle build ups. He also created medicare private, a special health care scheme that worked to provide free health insurance for wealthy people of Australia. Whitlam continued Australia's support in the Vietnam War by sending over more troops and enforcing military conscription. (I have read in many places that he ended conscription and called back troops) Whitlam also ratified the Koyto Protocol and Committed Australia to the APEC agreement. He was a strong leader for the Australian Labor - Liberal Coalition. He established several indigenous affairs polices including the paternalism policy and gave the first government apology on behalf of the government
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When was Gough Whitlam PM?
Whitlam became the twenth-first Prime Minister of Australia on 5 December 1972.
What is the birth name of Gough Whitlam?
Gough Whitlam's birth name is Whitlam, Edward Gough.
How old was gough whitlam when he entered politics?
he was 23 years old :) he was PM from 1972 to 1975
When was Gough Whitlam born?
Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916.
What is Gough Whitlam's birthday?
Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916.
How tall is gough whitlam?
Gough Whitlam was 194cm roughly 6'5 ft)
What was gough whitlam's labor governments political slogan in 1972?
Gough Whitlam's slogan wasGive Gough a Go.
What were Gough Whitlam's qualities?
Gough Whitlam had numerous qualities like... Determination and Pride
What political party was Gough Whitlam in?
Gough Whitlam was the leader of the Australian Labour Party.
Is Gough Whitlam gay?
Edward 'Gough' Whitlam and his wife had four children. He is not gay.
What state did Edward gough Whitlam come from?
Edward Gough Whitlam mainly grew up in canberra.
Where did gough whitlam?
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