Whitlam, (Edward) Gough

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Whitlam, (Edward) Gough (1916– ) Australian statesman, prime minister (1972–75). In 1967, Whitlam became leader of the Australian Labor Party. His government ended compulsory conscription and relaxed Australia's stringent immigration laws. In 1975, the governor general dismissed Whitlam, an action that highlighted Australia's constitutional relationship with the UK. In December 1977, after a crushing defeat in the general election, Whitlam resigned as party leader.

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