In this episode of Australia, Explained, we look back on the Whitlam dismissal 45 years later, why it was important and why it’s being discussed in 2020.

Bits and pieces mentioned:

Gough Whitlam’s infamous dismissal speech

Will Partlett’s article on the Palace Letters

This week, Tania recommended an ABC Radio podcast with journalist Alex Mann called The Eleventh, which compiles first-hand accounts of the dismissal to explain the event. Vanessa recommended the Palace Letters, which detail Governor General Sir John Kerr’s communication with Buckingham Palace about his decision to dismiss Whitlam.

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