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Gough Whitlam and Fred Daly arguing in favour of “one vote, one value” electoral reforms at the 1974 Joint Sitting, with Doug Anthony expressing his bitter opposition, 6 August 1974
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John Gorton refusing to give his loyalty to Malcolm Fraser as Liberal leader after Fraser had deposed Billy Snedden the same day, 21 March 1975
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A Gift for Language: Arthur Calwell angrily rejects Clyde Cameron’s suggestion that he stand down for Parliament so Jim Cairns can run in his seat, 1969
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Bill Hayden introducing the legislation establishing Medibank, Australia’s first universal healthcare scheme, at the 1974 Joint Sitting, with Billy Snedden and Bruce Lloyd arguing against the “socialist” proposal, 7 August 1974
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Gough Whitlam talking about the Vietnam War and the 1966 federal election in the documentary Gough Whitlam: In His Own Words. Also includes footage of Harold Holt and Arthur Calwell at election rallies. Broadcast on 10 November 2002
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7.30 report hosted by Laura Tingle covering the 50th anniversary of the Joint Sitting, with colour archive footage used. Broadcast on 5 August 2024
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On this day 50 years ago, the Medibank legislation passed in the 1974 Joint Sitting, establishing universal healthcare in Australia
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