Articles by Bella Ann Sanchez, Tony Wright

Politics

The Dismissal: How ‘the most tumultuous day in Australian political history’ unfolded

For some, it was proof the system worked. For others, it was a betrayal. But how did we get there and what have we learnt from it? The events that led up to it are manifold. And while most Australians actually agreed that Whitlam’s Labor government should have been deposed – and Malcolm Fraser’s opposition was officially voted in one month later – the Dismissal changed the way Australia operated and how it saw itself. Watch the video above to see why. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.