Australia's Unwinnable Election
May 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelAfter 10 years of Labor in charge in Australia, the new Prime Minister Paul Keating was up for an election that everyone considered unwinnable.
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Primary Sources:
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Dowling, Joseph, and Matthew Doman. “Church and Arts Join Chorus of Condemnation For ‘Divisive’ GST.” Financial Review. December 1, 1992.
- McKenzie, David, and Patrick Hosking. “Recession: Keating Admits It.” The Age. November 30, 1990.
- Steketee, Mike. “Howard Cuts The Cord - And Sets Himself Adrift.” Sydney Morning Herald, May 1, 1987.
(Bob Hawke Advice For Bosses)
(John Howard 1987 Campaign Ad)
(Four Corners 1987 Election Aftermath)
(Paul Keating Redfern Speech)
(John Hewson, GST Cake Interview)
(Anti GST Ad, 1993)
(Paul Keating Best Parliamentary Moments)
(Paul Keating Do You Slowly)
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- Barnett, David., Goward, Pru. John Howard, Prime Minister. United Kingdom: Viking, 1997.
- Chubb, Phil. Whole. Labor in Power (Documentary). ABC Television, 1993.
“Paul KeatingDuring Office.” National Archives of Australia, n.d.
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