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Governor-General's role in dissolving the Parliament and ending the Government of Gough Whitlam

The Governor-General's role in dissolving the Parliament and ending the Government of Gough Whitlam in November 1975 caused widespread demonstrations, challenging his authority under the Constitution to dismiss an elected government. Here hundreds of protestors are gathered in front of Parliament House.