Why did Gough Whitlam get removed?
The Governor-General decided that, as Whitlam could not secure supply, and would not resign or advise an election for the House of Representatives, he would have to sack him. That Tuesday was also the deadline for an election to be called if it were to be held before Christmas.
When did Whitlam die?
October 21, 2014
Gough Whitlam/Date of death
What is Gough Whitlam remembered for?
Whitlam, prime minister for fewer than three years between 1972 and 1975, pushed through a raft of reforms that radically changed Australia’s economic, legal and cultural landscape. The Whitlam government abolished the death penalty for federal crimes. Legal aid was established, with offices in each state capital.
Did Gough Whitlam end conscription?
The first act of the Whitlam Government was to free all imprisoned draft resisters. Charges against more than 300 draft resisters were dropped. Conscription was also abolished and the government also announced on December 11, 1972 that the last Australian troops would be returned to Australia within three weeks.
Where did Gough Whitlam die?
Elizabeth Bay, Australia
Gough Whitlam/Place of death
What did Whitlam do for Aboriginal people?
The Whitlam Government passed legislation that abolished discriminatory treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. When the Queensland Government failed to amend or repeal laws that were discriminatory towards indigenous peoples, the Whitlam Government passed legislation to override them.
What did Gough Whitlam do for the Aboriginal people?
As Prime Minister, Whitlam introduced the Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights legislation, established the National Aboriginal Consultative Committee, funded Indigenous legal services, passed the Racial Discrimination Act, and returned Daguragu to the Gurindji people, just to name a few (Whitlam 1985, chapter 12) …
Where did Gough Whitlam go to school?
The University of Sydney1937–1947
Canberra Grammar SchoolKnox Grammar SchoolTelopea Park SchoolMowbray House
Gough Whitlam/Education
How old was Gough Whitlam?
98 years (1916–2014)
Gough Whitlam/Age at death