More questions 40 years after Whitlam's dismissal

Gough (goff) Whitlam was a prime minister with plans to drastically change social policy, but a Senate controlled by the Opposition hindered those plans. Using its power, it blocked key budget measures, forcing the Governor-General to intervene, and he promptly sacked Mr Whitlam. This week (wed, nov 11) marks the 40th anniversary of what is now famously referred to as "The Dismissal."

Malcolm Fraser and wife Tamie at Gough Whitlam’s memorial service Source: AAP