Whitlam Government Achievements WARNING: This page may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are now deceased. The Whitlam Government brought about a vast range of reforms in the 1071 days it held office between December 5, 1972 and November 11, 1975. In its first year alone, it passed 203 bills - more legislation than any other federal government had passed in a single year. Whitlam reformed not only Australias laws and institutions, but the way it sees itself. This online exhibition provides a chance to explore some of the achievements and reforms enacted by Prime Minister Whitlam and the government he led. Click on any of the icons below to explore that policy area in greater depth. Healthcare and social security, Education, ndigenous Australians, Foreign affairs and immigration, Women and social reforms, The economy, Environment culture and heritage. Cities. Defence, Democratic freedoms, human rights and the law, National Symbols
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