Billy Snedden
Billy Snedden was an Australian politician who served as the leader of the Liberal Party and the Leader of the Opposition from 1972 to 1975. He is best known for his role during a tumultuous period in Australian politics, particularly in the aftermath of the 1972 federal election when the Labor Party, led by Gough Whitlam, ended the Liberal-National Coalition's long-standing governance. Snedden's leadership was marked by his memorable quote following the 1974 election, where he stated, 'we didn’t win, but we didn’t lose,' reflecting the party's struggle to accept the legitimacy of a Labor government. His tenure was characterized by internal party challenges and the eventual political crisis known as 'The Dismissal,' which had lasting effects on the Liberal Party's direction.
Born on Apr 13, 1926 (99 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,664 | $1,380,000 | 794$ |
| Totals | 1 | 25,499,884 | 14,664 | $1,380,000 | 794$ |
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Australia:
Even the Liberal opposition leader at the time, Billy Snedden, admitted that compared to previous generations, young Australians were 'better informed'.
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Australia:
Billy Snedden observed that the Coalition didn't win but didn't lose after Whitlam's re-election.
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