The National Economic Summit was held in Canberra between April 11-14, 1983.
It was the first major initiative of the Hawke Labor government, commencing exactly one month after the new government was sworn in. [Read more…]
Video Scenes From 1983 Federal Election Night
Mar 05, 1983
On election night, March 5, 1983, it soon became clear that Bob Hawke’s ALP had defeated Malcolm Fraser’s Liberal-National Coalition.
However, some Liberals, including Andrew Peacock and Ian MacPhee, were reluctant to give up hope that the government might hang on.
This video shows some scenes from the election counting. The media panel includes David Butler, Jim Waley, Max Walsh and George Negus. It features Andrew Peacock, Ian MacPhee and the incoming Treasurer, Paul Keating. [Read more…]