Independent Media Australia.Oct 29
Whitlam dismissal secrets unearthed from the archives of the Canadian governor-general https://johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10/whitlam-dismissal-secrets-unearthed-from-the-archives-of-the-canadian-governor-general #Auspol
Whitlam dismissal secrets unearthed from the archives of the Canadian governor-general

This newly uncovered material, exclusively published by Crikey, is the first indication from Sir John Kerr himself that Queen Elizabeth II approved of the position he had taken during his dismissal of Gough Whitlam.

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Fresh revelations from the Canadian Governor General’s archives shed new light on the 1975 Whitlam Dismissal. Notes from Jules Léger show that John Kerr told him the Queen personally approved of his sacking of Gough Whitlam, confirming suspicions that the Palace was more involved than admitted. Kerr defended his actions as serving the monarchy, even though Whitlam still had the confidence of the House while Fraser did not. These findings deepen the constitutional scandal and renew calls for full transparency from the National Archives of Australia, which still delays releasing key files. The truth about the Dismissal is still emerging, fifty years on.

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Oct 29 at 3:55amWeb