Whitlam Dismissal - 50 Years

Whitlam Dismissal - 50 Years

Whitlam Dismissal - 50 Years

November 11, 2025 | 28 min

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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Naomi Scott

Greg Jennett

Naomi Scott

John Faulkner

Naomi Scott

Sam Mostyn

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