Gough Whitlam
Gough Whitlam was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1972 until his dismissal in 1975. He is known for his progressive policies that aimed to reform education, healthcare, and social welfare, as well as his efforts to promote Australia’s independence in foreign policy. Whitlam's government is often remembered for its ambitious agenda and the controversial circumstances of his ousting.
Born on Jul 11, 1916 (109 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 7 | 6.29 | 0.40% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 113,562 | $1,380,000 | 6,146$ |
| Totals | 7 | 25,499,884 | 113,562 | $1,380,000 | 6,146$ |
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Australia:
In 1973, prime minister Gough Whitlam lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
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Australia:
Mary Lawlor urged her congregation to vote for Gough Whitlam.
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam forged unique bonds with Chinese leaders during his time.
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Australia:
James Paterson referenced Gough Whitlam in his critique of Albanese's trip.
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam is referenced as a former Prime Minister of Australia during a discussion about China's political history.
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Australia:
Albanese’s form-fitting pale blue polo shirt was sartorially closer to former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam’s classic white polo shirt.
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Australia:
Albanese’s visit on Wednesday to the symbolic Great Wall, where left-wing icon Gough Whitlam went to recognise China in 1972, won’t do anything to quieten critics in Australia’s noisy, hawkish security and foreign policy establishment.
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Australia:
Whitlam won his internal battles and detoxified Labor’s brand.
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Australia:
Whitlam's government introduced a distinctly Australian honours system to the country.
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Australia:
Gough Whitlam is mentioned in the context of Labor's historical electoral losses.
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