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Gough Whitlam was made leader of the Labor Party in 1967, and became Prime Minister in 1972.
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When was Gough Whitlam appointed Prime Minister?
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 1975The 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.
Why was Gough Whitlam sacked?
This is an argument that could go on forever, but essentially, the Whitlam government lost control of the Senate and was subsequently unable to the get the "Budget" passed by the Senate. This resulted in a government with no operating capital with which to run the country. Since the elected government was unable to govern, the Governor-General "sacked" the Whitlam government on the 11th of November, 1975, and replaced them with a "Caretaker" government led by Malcolm Fraser. This was an extremely controversial action for a number of reasons, 1. that a non-elected government was running the country, and 2. that the course of action taken by the Governor-General was not enshrined in any legislation. There was a TV Mini Series produced in 1983 called "The Dismissal" which documents the events of this tumultuous period of Australian history. Malcom Fraser was blocking Gough Whitlams' wages bill to pay all the teachers, public servants etc. This is not to say that Malcom Fraser is not a nice person, but this was a political move. Gough Whitlam then suggested that they borrow money from the banks. Then the Governor General, who was biased towards the Opposition (Malcom Fraser and the Liberals) then sacked Gough Whitlam and his government, and appointed Malcom Fraser as caretaker prime minister. This was not the only reason that Gough Whitlam was sacked, other reasons include his ministers borrowing money from Middle Eastern governments.
Who was the prime minister of Australia 1970-1980?
There were five spanning that time period. * John Gorton (Liberal Party of Australia) 10 January 1968 - 10 March 1971 * William McMahon (Liberal Party of Australia) 10 March 1971 - 5 December 1972 * Edward Gough Whitlam, (Australian Labor Party) 5 December 1972 - 11 November 1975 * John Malcolm Fraser (Liberal Party of Australia) 11 November 1975 - 11 March 1983 * Robert James Lee Hawke, (Australian Labor Party) 11 March 1983 - 20 December 1991
List Australian labor Party Prime Ministers?
John Christian Watson Andrew Fisher Andrew Fisher Andrew Fisher William Morris Hughes James Henry Scullin, PC John Curtin, PC Francis Michael Forde, PC Joseph Benedict Chifley, PC Edward Gough Whitlam, QC Robert James Lee Hawke, AC Paul John Keating Kevin Michael Rudd
What was the significance to Australia of Gough Whitlam?
Edward Gough Whitlam became the 21st Prime Minister of Australia on 2 December 1972 in the first ALP electoral victory since 1946. The Whitlam government embarked on a massive legislative social reform program which was forward-thinking and progressive in many ways. Whilst initially popular, the fast pace of Whitlam's reforms engendered caution amongst the electorate, and the economy was beset by high inflation combined with economic stagnation. The opposition Liberal-National Country Party coalition held a majority in the Senate, the upper house of Parliament. In an unprecedented move, the Senate deferred voting on bills that appropriated funds for government expenditure, attempting to force the Prime Minister to dissolve the House of Representatives and call an election. The Whitlam government ignored the warnings and sought alternative means of appropriating the funds it needed to repay huge debts. With Whitlam unable to secure the necessary funds, 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. Source: today.wmit.net - 7 July
What political party was Gough Whitlam in?
Gough Whitlam was the leader of the Australian Labour Party.
A major policy of Gough Whitlam in post-war?
After achieving government in 1972, Gough Whitlam and the Australian Labour Party set about the establishment a national health care system, currently known as Medicare.
Who was sir john kerr and what role did he play in the dismissal?
Sir John kerr was the 18th Governor general of Australia who was selected by Edward Gough Whitlam! On the 11th November (Rememberance Day) 1975, Sir John Kerr made Australian history when he dismissed Edward Gough Whitlam (Australian Prime Minister 1972-1975) of his role and duty as P.M of Australia on the Parliament steps. Edward Gough Whitlam belonged to the Labor party. vguthjgniygfjkhlgvjkhnghvbniulkhgvhbnul this is a crap web site
What was society like when Gough Whitlam was sacked?
Yes I was only a kid in 1975 when Gough Whitlam was sack but it left all the adults in shock that such a thing could happen to a prime Minster of Australia, it was big news,, back then, even though we where a smaller Country, back then ,and labour would not lead again till Bob Hawk, Won prime Minister, again for there Labor, Party.
When was Gough Whitlam appointed Prime Minister?
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 1975The 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.
How was the labor party elected?
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Why was Gough Whitlam sacked?
This is an argument that could go on forever, but essentially, the Whitlam government lost control of the Senate and was subsequently unable to the get the "Budget" passed by the Senate. This resulted in a government with no operating capital with which to run the country. Since the elected government was unable to govern, the Governor-General "sacked" the Whitlam government on the 11th of November, 1975, and replaced them with a "Caretaker" government led by Malcolm Fraser. This was an extremely controversial action for a number of reasons, 1. that a non-elected government was running the country, and 2. that the course of action taken by the Governor-General was not enshrined in any legislation. There was a TV Mini Series produced in 1983 called "The Dismissal" which documents the events of this tumultuous period of Australian history. Malcom Fraser was blocking Gough Whitlams' wages bill to pay all the teachers, public servants etc. This is not to say that Malcom Fraser is not a nice person, but this was a political move. Gough Whitlam then suggested that they borrow money from the banks. Then the Governor General, who was biased towards the Opposition (Malcom Fraser and the Liberals) then sacked Gough Whitlam and his government, and appointed Malcom Fraser as caretaker prime minister. This was not the only reason that Gough Whitlam was sacked, other reasons include his ministers borrowing money from Middle Eastern governments.
Who was the prime minister of Australia 1970-1980?
There were five spanning that time period. * John Gorton (Liberal Party of Australia) 10 January 1968 - 10 March 1971 * William McMahon (Liberal Party of Australia) 10 March 1971 - 5 December 1972 * Edward Gough Whitlam, (Australian Labor Party) 5 December 1972 - 11 November 1975 * John Malcolm Fraser (Liberal Party of Australia) 11 November 1975 - 11 March 1983 * Robert James Lee Hawke, (Australian Labor Party) 11 March 1983 - 20 December 1991
What happened in the dismissal?
In 1972, Gough Whitlam was elected as prime minister-he brought conscription to an end, passed the racial and sexual disrimination act, he brought in the medibank health scheme, and abolished univeristy fees, all by legal reform-all of this leading up to the 'loans affair' costing whitlams gov't billions-Gough Whitlam entered Australia into slagfation-meaning that prices and wages went up, low economic growth, high interest rates and turmoil. Gough Whitalm had acclaimed a majority of seats in the House of Representatives but not the Senate-which was at whitlam's disadvantage. Considering this, most of his legislation was not passed and deemed a 'Double Dissolution' by both houses. And in 1975, Governer-General Sir John Kerr dissmissed Gough Whitlam on the 11th of November 1975-all by the opposition leader liberal-country part coalition Malcolm Fraser who went to Justice Barwick for advice-Barwick suggested to use his 'reverse powers'-as reviewed in the constitution. Fraser suggested a half bi-election to be held. During this election neither party backed down-it was a stalemate-eventually however Whitlams Government was dismissed.
Who was the first woman elected in Australia?
Edith Cowan. One of the Labor Party in 1937.
Who is the president of Labor Party?
Ed Milliband has just been elected leader of the Labour Party. It hasn't got a president.
What political party is Joseph cook in?
The political party joseph cook was in was the Australian labor party then he changed to the free trade labour party. After that he was elected as the prime minister (liberal)
