Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen Comments On The 1987 Federal Election Result

Jul 11, 1987

This is audio and video of Queensland Premier Sir John Bjelke-Petersen commenting on the re-election of Bob Hawke’s Labor government in 1987.

Hawke called an early double dissolution election because of Coalition divisions over Bjelke-Petersen’s “Joh for PM” campaign.

Despite a small swing against the ALP, Hawke won two extra seats from the Coalition in NSW and another two in Queensland, increasing his overall majority in the House of Representatives.

On election night – July 11, 1987 – Bjelke-Petersen let fly on the electorate’s decision to re-elect Hawke.

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Bob Hawke Claims Victory In 1987 Federal Election

Jul 11, 1987

This is the audio and video of Prime Minister Bob Hawke claiming victory in the 1987 Federal Election.

It was Hawke’s third election victory. He would win one more in 1990 before being replaced by Paul Keating in 1991.

Despite a small swing against the ALP, Hawke increased his majority in the House of Representatives, winning two extra seats in Queensland and another two in New South Wales.

Hawke called the double dissolution election six months early to capitalise on a split in the Liberal-National coalition. The division was caused by the “Joh for PM” campaign by the Queensland National Party Premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

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John Howard Concedes Defeat In 1987 Federal Election

Jul 11, 1987

This video shows Opposition Leader John Howard conceding defeat in the 1987 federal election.

Prime Minister Bob Hawke called the early double dissolution election on the back of a disruptive campaign by the Queensland Premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Facing a split coalition, Hawke suffered a small swing against the ALP but increased his majority in the House of Representatives.

Howard was replaced as Liberal leader by his predecessor, Andrew Peacock, in 1989. Howard returned to the leadership in 1995. He went on to win the 1996 election and served as prime minister until 2007.

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Kennett-Peacock Car Phone Conversation

Mar 23, 1987

Long before mobile phones became the ubiquitous accessory of the 21st century, a famous conversation took place between the then Leader of the Opposition in Victoria, Jeff Kennett, and his close friend, the former and future Federal Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Peacock.

The Victorian Liberals had performed well in a by-election on the evening of Saturday March 23, 1987. On his way home by car, Kennett rang Peacock. The call was intercepted by a man with a scanner. The conversation found its way onto the front pages of the newspapers and the Leader of the Opposition, John Howard, sacked Peacock from the shadow ministry. [Read more...]

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