Is Gough Whitlam death?

October 21, 2014Gough Whitlam / Date of death

How old was Gough Whitlam when he died?

98 years (1916–2014)Gough Whitlam / Age at death

Why is the Wave Hill Walk-Off significance?

The Wave Hill Walk-Off inspired national change in the form of equal wages for Aboriginal workers, as well as a new land rights act. The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act was the first attempt by an Australian government to legally recognise First Nations land ownership.

Which prime minister was sacked by the Governor General?

On 11 November 1975, Governor-General Sir John Kerr terminated Gough Whitlam’s appointment as Prime Minister of Australia. At 1.00pm on 11 November 1975, Governor-General Sir John Kerr handed a letter to Gough Whitlam terminating his appointment as Prime Minister of Australia.

Can the Governor-General sack the prime minister?

The Governor-General’s reserve powers are generally agreed to include: The power to appoint a Prime Minister if an election has not resulted in a clear outcome. The power to dismiss a Prime Minister if they have lost the support of the majority of members of the House of Representatives.

Is it illegal to fly the Australian flag upside down?

Flying the flag Do not fly the flag upside down, even as a signal of distress. Information on the protocols for displaying and folding the flag can be found in the Australian flags booklet, which is also available from your Federal Member of Parliament or Senator.

Is the term Aborigine offensive?

‘Aborigine’ is generally perceived as insensitive, because it has racist connotations from Australia’s colonial past, and lumps people with diverse backgrounds into a single group. You’re more likely to make friends by saying ‘Aboriginal person’, ‘Aboriginal’ or ‘Torres Strait Islander’.

Who gave Vincent Lingiari sand?

An important and symbolic event in Australian history occurred when, during an emotional ceremony in 1975, Prime Minister Gough Whitlam poured the local sand into Lingiari’s hands, symbolically handing a small part of land belonging to the Wave Hill station back to the Gurindji people, on a 30-year pastoral lease.