Bob Hawke arrived at the National Tally Room in Canberra on election night – March 5, 1983 – to applause and adulation.
These two videos show how Hawke’s arrival was shown by ABC television and Channel 10:
- Watch the ABC’s coverage of Hawke’s arrival (6m)
- Watch Channel 10’s coverage (4m)
Hawke then held a press conference claiming victory. It was a magnanimous and serious performance from the man who would go on to supplant Fraser as the nation’s second longest-serving Prime Minister.
Note the reference to Tasmania, the only State to swing against the ALP.
- Watch Hawke’s election night press conference (11m)
- Listen to Hawke (11m)
