Table of Contents
- 1 How tall is Gough Whitlam?
- 2 Where did Gough Whitlam go to school?
- 3 Did Gough Whitlam have any siblings?
- 4 Why did Kerr sack Gough?
- 5 Who was Prime Minister after Gough Whitlam?
- 6 Who was prime minister before Gough Whitlam?
- 7 What did Margaret Whitlam do for a living?
- 8 Where did Fred Whitlam live as Prime Minister?
How tall is Gough Whitlam?
6′ 4″
Gough Whitlam/Height
Where did Gough Whitlam go to school?
The University of Sydney1937–1947
Canberra Grammar SchoolKnox Grammar SchoolTelopea Park SchoolMowbray House
Gough Whitlam/Education
Did Gough Whitlam have any siblings?
Freda Whitlam
Gough Whitlam/Siblings
Is Gough Whitlam still alive?
Deceased (1916–2014)
Gough Whitlam/Living or Deceased
What party is Gough Whitlam?
Gough Whitlam
| The Honourable Gough Whitlam AC QC | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward Gough Whitlam11 July 1916 Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 October 2014 (aged 98) Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) (1.94 m) |
Why did Kerr sack Gough?
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. Kerr later stated that were Whitlam to seek his dismissal, it would involve the Queen in politics.
Who was Prime Minister after Gough Whitlam?
List of officeholders
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Gough Whitlam (1916–2014) | Labor |
| 22 | Malcolm Fraser (1930–2015) | Liberal (Coalition) |
| 23 | Bob Hawke (1929–2019) | Labor |
Who was prime minister before Gough Whitlam?
List of officeholders
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Took office | ||
| 19 | John Gorton (1911–2002) | 10 January 1968 |
| 20 | William McMahon (1908–1988) | 10 March 1971 |
| 21 | Gough Whitlam (1916–2014) | 5 December 1972 |
Does Queen Elizabeth have power over Australia?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy with The Queen as Sovereign. As a constitutional monarch, The Queen, by convention, is not involved in the day-to-day business of the Australian Government, but she continues to play important ceremonial and symbolic roles.
What was the result of Gough Whitlams reforms?
Whitlam’s reforms led to the 2010 federal legislation prohibiting the reinstatement of capital punishment in all Australian states and territories. ● The Family Law Act providing for a national Family Court was enacted, and simplified, non-punitive divorce laws were introduced.
What did Margaret Whitlam do for a living?
Margaret Whitlam played an important role as a political and prime ministerial wife. An outspoken public speaker, broadcaster and columnist, she accompanied Gough Whitlam on his countless overseas travels. As a qualified social worker, she was particularly interested in social conditions.
Where did Fred Whitlam live as Prime Minister?
Fred Whitlam was promoted again in 1927, this time to Assistant Crown Solicitor. The position was located in the new national capital of Canberra, and the Whitlam family moved there. Whitlam remains the only prime minister to have spent his formative years in Canberra.