The Whitlam Government 1972 1975 by Gough Whitlam
A first-hand account of a transformative Australian government from 1972 to 1975, charting an ambitious reform agenda across health, education, Indigenous rights, the arts, and foreign policy. It recounts the end of conscription, recognition of China, steps toward universal health care, expansion of universities, and the path to Papua New Guinea’s independence, while confronting economic headwinds and fierce Senate obstruction. The narrative scrutinizes controversies such as the Loans Affair and the supply crisis, culminating in the unprecedented dismissal by the Governor-General. Blending policy detail with political memoir, it offers a defense of the administration’s legacy and reflections on constitutional and democratic reform.
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- Australian
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- Original Language
- English
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