- Apr 21, 1983: Governor-General’s Speech Opening Parliament – The Hawke ALP Government was elected in March 1983. This is the speech delivered by the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, opening the Parliament after the election.
- Sep 14, 1987: Governor-General’s Speech Opening Parliament – This is the Governor-General’s speech opening Parliament after Hawke’s third successive election win in 1987.
- May 08, 1990: Listen to the Governor-General, Bill Hayden, opening the Federal Parliament following the 1990 election.
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Archived Posts
- May 16, 2012: ACTU Congress Pays Tribute To Bill Kelty
- Apr 01, 2012: Lionel Bowen, Former Whitlam Minister, Deputy PM To Hawke, Dies At 89
- Jan 06, 2012: Let's All Drink To Bob Hawke
- Jan 01, 2012: Cabinet Papers From 1982-1983 Released
- Apr 16, 2011: 1987 Flashback: Let's Stick Together
- Jun 02, 2006: Paul Keating Launches 'The Longest Decade'
- Apr 11, 1990: Bob Hogg: 1990 Federal Election Analysis
- Jan 26, 1988: Bob Hawke's 1988 Bicentenary Australia Day Address
- Sep 14, 1987: Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament: 1987
- Apr 21, 1983: Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament: 1983
