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The Whitlam government - : abolished capital punishment in Australia back in 1973 “Capital punishment is just as barbaric and inexcusable in the hands of States as it is in the hands of individuals,” - Gough Whitlam : was the first Australian government to encourage multiculturalism and celebrate our differences. : Introduced Medicare and abolished university tuition fees : Outlawed discrimination against indigenous people. Gave back land to the Gurindji people in Northern Territory. About the white Australia policy, Whitlam said “I was profoundly embarrassed by it and did all I could to change it.” *** “I’ve never said I’m immortal. I do believe in correct language. I’m eternal; I’m not immortal.” ~ Rest in Peace Gough Whitlam
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:10:07 +0000

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