Whitlam Dismissal

Gough Whitlam was elected to power in 1972 following a fiery election campaign. The election was like know other. Whitlam managed his campaign in a way that made the majority of Australians warm to his unique style of political salesmanship. The election of the Whitlam government was a turning point in politics as the victory signalled a dramatic change to the political arena. Whitlam had a new vision for Australia that appealed to the Australian people. …showed first 75 words of 691 total…

…showed last 75 words of 691 total…managers and less than responsible. Despite the efforts of leaders from Hayden onwards, charges of poor economic management continue to dog the Labor party to this day. Whether you agree John Kerr’s actions to dismiss the Whitlam government were justified or not, we must view the actions as important in the shaping of Australian politics. Kerr demonstrated his power legally according to the constitution, whether he made the right decision will be continually debated.