The Whitlam labor government: Barnard and Whitlam: a significant historical dyad. (Australian political history) From: The Australian Journal of Politics and History | Date: June 22, 1997| Author: Powell, Mike | COPYRIGHT 1997 University of Queensland Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The partnership between Gough Whitlam and Lance Barnard is presented in light of its effects on Australian politics. Whitlam was elected Federal Labor leader in 1967, and Barnard was elected as his deputy. Their partnership in the years from 1967-1972 is considered one of the most successful in recent Australian history. The sources of their relationship, their personalities and the political system in which they operated are analyzed.

Introduction

On 8 February 1967...

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