- 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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- Bob Hawke's 1988 Bicentenary Australia Day Address - January 26, 1988
- Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament: 1987 - September 14, 1987
- Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament: 1983 - April 21, 1983
