The Whitlam Government

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  • Supply Block

    The Opposition tried to block Supply.

  • By-Election

    There was a by-election in the Tasmanian seat of Bass. Labor not only lost the seat but but suffered an 18% swing towards the Opposition.

  • State Election

    Don Dunstan in South Australia barely won the state election for the Labor Government.

  • Senate Block

    The Senate finally blocked Supply, they would not agree ti a double dissolution. It was a stale mate with no side giving way.

  • Sir John Kerr Asks for Advice

    Sir John Kerr met with the Chief Justice of the High Court, SIr Garfield Barwick for advice about the Supply problem. Barwick suggested that he should use his 'reserve powers' under the Constitution and dismiss Whitlam.

  • The Dismisal

    On the afternoon on Rememberance Day, Whitlam was dismissed.

  • Election

    Liberal won the election with 91 seats, Labor had 36. This was the largest win in any election in Australia's history. Malcolm Fraser was the new Prime Minister of Australia.