The Dismissal

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The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the dismissal, a pivotal moment in political history, through fresh documents and interviews that reshape its narrative. It delves into the dynamics between key figures—Malcolm Fraser, Gough Whitlam, and Sir John Kerr—highlighting their ambitions and flaws. The authors investigate critical elements such as Buckingham Palace's stance on Kerr, potential collusion between Kerr and Fraser, and Kerr's interactions with High Court judges. The account is both vivid and dispassionate, revealing deep motivations and extensive deceit behind the event.