Bob Hawke
AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 19295.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Bob Hawke was an influential Australian politician who served as the Prime Minister from 1983 to 1991. Known for his charismatic leadership and reforms that shaped modern Australia, Hawke's policies focused on economic liberalization and social equity. His legacy remains significant in discussions about Australian politics and governance.
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Bob Hawke is mentioned as an author of biographies on the shelves surrounding Penny Wong.
As Antonio Guterres steps down, an organisation struggles for relevanceAustralia· 2026-09-25
Bob Hawke’s government created the MOPS Act to set out rules governing how many advisers MPs could have.
Anthony Albanese once criticised rivals for abusing MP staffing provisions. Look at him nowAustralia· 2026-09-24
Bob Hawke is mentioned for holding the treasurer position for a single day after sacking Paul Keating.
The rise of populism on the left and right is affecting our knowledge of the economyAustralia· 2026-09-22
Bob Hawke was captured by Lorrie Graham at the ALP election campaign launch in 1983.
Photojournalist exhibition at State Library of NSW celebrates five decades of iconic photographyAustralia· 2026-09-13
Bill Kelty worked with Bob Hawke in the 1980s and ’90s to create consensus on pro-market reforms.
Labor luminary slams Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers over cost of living and housing affordabilityAustralia· 2026-09-12
Bob Hawke is mentioned as a former Labor leader whose tenure Albanese aims to exceed.
Anthony Albanese about to overtake Paul Keating in time as Australian prime ministerAustralia· 2026-08-05
Bob Hawke was a former Prime Minister of Australia who promised to work towards a treaty with Indigenous Australians.
The ghost of Bob Hawke supports Pauline Hanson? I saw first-hand how wrong that notion isAustralia· 2026-07-30
While Albanese never came from the union traditions that shaped predecessors such as Bob Hawke or Simon Crean.
The legacy of the outgoing ACTU secretary and her impact on Australian industrial relationsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Bob Hawke is referenced in the context of past caucus debates that could erupt into public view.
How Anthony Albanese’s focus on discipline and unity has transformed internal debateAustralia· 2026-07-18
Bob Hawke and Paul Keating faced it the Labor way, through negotiated change and shared gains.
Prime minister to establish new Office of AI within his departmentAustralia· 2026-07-14
Prime Minister Bob Hawke finally scrubbed the archaic law that stopped political comment on radio and television 48 hours before an election.
The life and legacy of the legendary broadcaster and former senator, aged 82Australia· 2026-07-10
Bob Hawke was a former Australian prime minister whose quote was referenced by Patrick Clancy.
Socceroos winning hearts, minds and eyeballs in reaching World Cup knock-out stages – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-26
Bob Hawke set up the Special Investigations Unit to look into Nazi war criminals in Australia.
The Hunt For Australia’s Last Nazis: Dan Goldberg was making a film about our shameful pastAustralia· 2026-05-31
Trust is what handed Bob Hawke a win in 1987.
Tim Wilson says there’s one key reason voters will punish AlbaneseAustralia· 2026-05-28
Bob Hawke is mentioned as a key figure in Australia's past economic reforms.
To remain one and free, Australia must confront three key systemic challengesAustralia· 2026-03-06
Bob Hawke was the then-Labor leader involved in a family dispute that led to Clyde Packer quitting the family media business.
Packer family "black sheep" dies from suspected medical episode at 64Australia· 2026-03-04
Bob Hawke is referenced as a leader who led a significant modernization project in the 1980s.
Australia is demanding bold changes. If Albanese doesn’t deliver, he will have failed usAustralia· 2026-02-25Bob Hawke is cited as an exemplar of political charisma.
Of three elements for political success, he may need only oneAustralia· 2026-02-15
Bob Hawke is mentioned in the context of leadership challenges.
Angus Taylor v Sussan Ley for Liberal Party leadership shapes up a box-office bombAustralia· 2026-02-12
Bob Hawke was the Labor leader who spoke against the Franklin Dam during a major protest in 1983.
Former Greens leader aims to build climate movement as big as Franklin Dam protestsAustralia· 2026-02-11
Bob Hawke was Australia's longest-serving prime minister who previously welcomed Chaim Herzog during a significant visit.
Isaac Herzog’s Australia trip divides Jews following Bondi terrorist attackAustralia· 2026-02-06
Bob Hawke's Labor administration was noted as a challenge for the Coalition.
Nationals desert Liberals amid leadership tensions and One Nation fearsAustralia· 2026-01-22
Bob Hawke is a former Australian Prime Minister portrayed by Richard Roxburgh in various productions.
Richard Roxburgh on what the world needs right now and the roles he’s still would like to playAustralia· 2025-12-09
Bob Hawke was installed as federal leader by Graham Richardson.
Labor heavyweights, Anthony Albanse farewell political powerbroker in Sydney serviceAustralia· 2025-12-09
High-level talks between the two allies that began 40 years ago under Ronald Reagan and Bob Hawke.
Trump administration backs Australia-US submarine agreementAustralia· 2025-12-08
Bob Hawke is mentioned in the context of proposing fixed four-year terms and the collapse of bipartisanship.
Prime minister criticised from five different angles in a weekAustralia· 2025-11-20
Whitlam would probably repeat the observation he made of Bob Hawke’s government on the 10th anniversary of the dismissal in 1985.
Labor can win a parliamentary vote on female MPs aloneAustralia· 2025-11-14
Prime minister Bob Hawke got into a long-distance phone argument over the issue.
It’s a banana republic moment. We need to see more from Jim ChalmersAustralia· 2025-11-12
Richardson installed Bob Hawke as federal leader, and then dumped him in favour of his 'mate' Paul Keating.
No honour in honouring such a dishonourable former memberAustralia· 2025-11-11
Bob Hawke is a former Australian Prime Minister who received a high score from John Laws.
John Laws scores our prime ministers out of 10Australia· 2025-11-09
