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1965 Australian federal election

The 1965 Australian federal election was held on December 25 to choose members of Parliament. The Liberal-Country coalition, led by Prime Minister Robert Menzies, aimed to secure a sixth consecutive term. The Australian Labor Party, led by Arthur Calwell, contested against them. The coalition won comfortably, maintaining a majority in the House of Representatives, allowing Menzies to continue as Prime Minister. The election reflected strong support for the conservative government amidst economic growth, and it reinforced the political stability of Australia during the 1960s.