Gough Whitlam

Gough Whitlam was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1972 to 1975. He was the leader of the Australian Labor Party and is best known for implementing significant social reforms, including universal healthcare, free university education, and the establishment of the Australian National University. His government aimed to modernize Australia but faced challenges, including economic issues and political opposition. Whitlam was controversially dismissed by the Governor-General in 1975, an event that sparked a national debate about democracy and the powers of the Governor-General. His legacy remains influential in Australian politics.