Whitlam Dismissal - 50 Years

The dismissal of an elected Australian Government has only happened once. 50 years ago, in 1975, Sir John Kerr sensationally sacked PM Gough Whitlam. Greg Jennett looks at the legacy of the historic event and how it shaped democracy.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
28 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Nov 11, 2025
Season
2025
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
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0
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0
Producers
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Genres
Documentary
Country
AU

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australian history50%

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The dismissal of an elected Australian Government has only happened once. 50 years ago, in 1975, Sir John Kerr sensationally sacked PM Gough Whitlam. Greg Jennett looks at the legacy of the historic event and how it shaped democracy.

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