Gough Whitlam, dismissed as Prime Minister by the Governor-General in 1975 has united with the man who defeated him, former Liberal Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser, to support a “YES” vote in Saturday’s referendum.
Whitlam and Fraser are apprearing together in television commercials this week.
At one point, Whitlam turns to Fraser and says: “Malcolm, it’s time.” Fraser responds, “it is”.
- PM Enters the Realm of Absurdity – an article by Michael Gordon, discussing the absurdity of Howard’s suggestion that he may appoint a republican as the next Governor-General.
- “Yes” votes found in the strangest places
- Republic divides more senior Liberals
