Whitlam's Legacy Defended in 50-Year Dismissal Debate
As Australia marks 50 years since the Whitlam dismissal, readers debate his monumental reforms versus economic management. From universal healthcare to land rights, his legacy remains contested.
As Australia marks 50 years since the Whitlam dismissal, readers debate his monumental reforms versus economic management. From universal healthcare to land rights, his legacy remains contested.
Fifty years after Australia's constitutional crisis, discover how Wollongong MP Rex Connor's controversial loan dealings helped trigger the Whitlam government's dramatic dismissal. Explore the untold story.
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
A Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staffer in Geelong challenges unfair dismissal after being fired for alleged misconduct. The case now proceeds to Fair Work Commission.
Leading political analysts are drawing unsettling parallels between current political tensions and the 1975 Whitlam dismissal, suggesting Australia's constitutional framework could face unprecedented challenges.
Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.