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Gough Whitlam was dismissed on 11 November 1975 by Sir John Kerr (Governor General).
At about 1pm on 11 November 1975 ( Remembrance Day) the governor-general, Sir John Kerr, sacked the Whitlam government.
11 November 1975
The Australian federal government, formed by the Australian Labor Party (ALP), with Gough Whitlam as prime minister, was dismissed by the Governor-General of Australia, John Kerr, on 11 November 1975.
The Governor-General appointed the leader of the Opposition, Malcolm Fraser, to head a caretaker government.
On 13 December 1975 a federal election returned a new government, formed from a coalition of the Liberal Party of Australia and the National Country Party, with Malcolm Fraser as prime minister.
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∙ 16y agoGough Whitlam won the December 2, 1972 election following the legendary 'It's Time' campaign. He was sworn into office on December 5th, 1972 - much earlier than is usual following an election.
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Who is Gough Whitlam?
he is the 21st prime minister of Australia
When was Gough Whitlam elected into the Labor Party?
Gough Whitlam was made leader of the Labor Party in 1967, and became Prime Minister in 1972.
Who was involved in the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis?
The main players in the 1975 constitutional crisis were the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, and the Governor General, Sir John Kerr. Due to mismanagement of funds, the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, dismissed Whitlam as Prime Minister on 11 November 1975, and appointed Liberal opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as caretaker Prime Minister.
Which Australian prime minister resigned?
William McMahon was the Australian Prime Minister for most of 1972, serving until 5 December, after which Edward "Gough" Whitlam became Prime Minister. Whitlam then served until his dismissal in November 1975.
How long was Edward Gough Whitlam a Prime Minister?
Whitlam was Prime Minister of Australia for three years until his dimissal (Kerr) and the 1975 election. The correct answer, i believe, is that he was 6' 2". He may now be a little shorter in his old age.
Who was Prime Minister after Gough Whitlam?
The Prime Minister who followed Gough Whitlam was Malcolm Fraser.
Who is Gough Whitlam?
he is the 21st prime minister of Australia
Which Prime Minister was sacked from office?
Gough Whitlam of Australia
Who was the prime minister of Australia at the time of cyclone Tracy?
Gough Whitlam
When was Gough Whitlam PM?
Whitlam became the twenth-first Prime Minister of Australia on 5 December 1972.
When was Gough Whitlam elected into the Labor Party?
Gough Whitlam was made leader of the Labor Party in 1967, and became Prime Minister in 1972.
What is the name of the prime minister that got asked to resign by the governor general in Australia?
Gough Whitlam
How old is Gough Whitlam?
Edward Gough Whitlam (21st Prime Minister of Australia, 1972-1975) was 98 years old when he died on October 21, 2014. (born July 11, 1916)
Which country had Bill McMahon Edward Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser as Prime minister?
These men were all Prime Ministers of Australia.
Who was involved in the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis?
The main players in the 1975 constitutional crisis were the Australian Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, and the Governor General, Sir John Kerr. Due to mismanagement of funds, the Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, dismissed Whitlam as Prime Minister on 11 November 1975, and appointed Liberal opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as caretaker Prime Minister.
Which Australian prime minister resigned?
William McMahon was the Australian Prime Minister for most of 1972, serving until 5 December, after which Edward "Gough" Whitlam became Prime Minister. Whitlam then served until his dismissal in November 1975.
Who was the only Australian prime minister to be sacked from office?
Gough Whitlam was sacked from office by the Governor General in November 1975.
