From the Archives,1983:Stripped of power,Fraser bows out

From the Archives,1983:Stripped of power,Fraser bows out

In 1983,after losing the federal election to Bob Hawke just weeks earlier,Malcolm Fraser announced his resignation from parliament.

  • byMichelle Grattan

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Most Australians live by Christian values,regardless of religion

When Christians and so-called “Christian” nations dismember the Christian message by victimising others,they show the weakness of their grasp of the meaning of Jesus Christ,not the weakness of the message.

‘Dear Mr Fraser’:Don Bradman’s extraordinary letter to new PM

‘Dear Mr Fraser’:Don Bradman’s extraordinary letter to new PM

Sir Donald Bradman personally intervened at the most explosive juncture of Australian political history,writing to Malcolm Fraser two days after the 1975 “dismissal”.

  • byDaniel Brettig
What’s the song and dance about The Dismissal?

What’s the song and dance about The Dismissal?

A new musical comedy about former prime minister Gough Whitlam’s 1975 dismissal will premiere in Sydney in 2023.

  • byLenny Ann Low
David Barnett,journalist and press secretary,dies aged 90

David Barnett,journalist and press secretary,dies aged 90

David Barnett,journalist,author,former prime ministerial press secretary and the husband of Pru Goward,has died aged 90.

  • byDavid Crowe
From the Archives,1992:The long,the short and the tall

From the Archives,1992:The long,the short and the tall

30 years ago,three titans of Australian politics - Gough Whitlam,Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser - came together in a TV studio to discuss the future of Australia.

  • byPeter Bowers
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From the Archives,1992:Hawke,Whitlam and Fraser ‘Face The Press’

From the Archives,1992:Hawke,Whitlam and Fraser ‘Face The Press’

Thirty years ago,three titans of Australian politics - former prime ministers Gough Whitlam,Bob Hawke and Malcolm Fraser - came together for the first (televised) time to appear on the 100th episode of SBS’ “Face The Press”.

  • byGareth Boreham andMichelle Grattan
What we got wrong in 1999 and how to secure a republic this time

What we got wrong in 1999 and how to secure a republic this time

The campaign director of the Yes campaign in 1999 considers the mistakes and barriers - and how a fresh republic referendum might be won.

  • byGreg Barns SC
From the Archives,1980:PM pleads with Olympians to boycott Moscow Games

From the Archives,1980:PM pleads with Olympians to boycott Moscow Games

In 1980,the Prime Minister,Mr Fraser,made a personal plea to Olympians to make a conscience decision and boycott the Moscow Olympic Games after the AOC’s 6-5 decision in favour of competing.

  • byStaff Writers
From the Archives,1982:Colour TV affair rocks Fraser Government

From the Archives,1982:Colour TV affair rocks Fraser Government

40 years ago,a Federal Minister’s failure to pay duty on a colour television set - and a subsequent cover-up attempt - threw the Fraser Government into deep crisis.

  • byMichelle Grattan
Albanese channels Labor legend with A Better Future campaign

Albanese channels Labor legend with A Better Future campaign

The Opposition Leader shouldn’t assume a well-crafted speech and a hungry look will allow him to walk into the top job.

  • byDavid Day