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1998 - 1996 - 1993
1990 - 1987 - 1984
1983 - 1980 - 1977
1975 - 1974 - 1972

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Australian Federal Election

October 18, 1980

The 1980 election was Malcolm Fraser's third successive victory as coalition Prime Minister, although it was also the beginning of the end of his government. Fraser's Liberal-National Party government suffered a loss of 12 seats, 7 of them in Victoria. Not for the first time did Victoria anticipate the nationwide trend to come over the next few years.

The ALP campaign in this election was notable for the positioning of ACTU President, Bob Hawke, and NSW Premier, Neville Wran, alongside the Federal leader, Bill Hayden. This was widely seen as a reflection on the poor electoral prospects of Hayden. Hawke, who was to succeed Hayden within two and a half years, entered Parliament as the member for Wills at this election.

Sound Archives

Derryn Hinch breaks the Election Blackout

Election Results

State of the Parties - House of Representatives

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