Who won the 1966 election in Australia?

1966, 26 November (House of Representatives) The 1966 election resulted in a landslide victory for Harold Holt’s Liberal/Country Party Coalition Government with a majority of 40 in a House of Representatives of 124 members.

Who was in government in Australia in 1966?

Harold Holt became Australia’s 17th prime minister when Robert Menzies retired from Parliament in January 1966.

What did Harold Holt achieve?

Holt promoted greater engagement with Asia and the Pacific, and made visits to a number of East Asian countries. His government expanded Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, and maintained close ties with the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson.

When did Labor lose power in Australia?

Labor narrowly lost government in Western Australia at the 2008 state election and Victoria at the 2010 state election. These losses were further compounded by landslide defeats in New South Wales in 2011, Queensland in 2012, the Northern Territory in 2012, Federally in 2013 and Tasmania in 2014.

Who was the PM in 1966?

Gulzari Lal Nanda was appointed as the Prime Minister after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri Indira Gandhi, Nehru’s daughter, succeeded Shastri in 1966 to become the country’s first female prime minister.

What 2 Things did the 1967 referendum change?

Australians vote yes to change the Constitution On 27 May 1967, Australians voted to change the Constitution so that like all other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would be counted as part of the population and the Commonwealth would be able to make laws for them.

Which Australian prime minister disappeared while swimming?

On 17 December 1967, Harold Edward Holt became the third Australian Prime Minister to die in office. His death was subsequently the subject of controversy. The Prime Minister was presumed dead 2 days after he disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea in Melbourne.

Which party has been in power the longest Australia?

After an initial loss to Labor at the 1946 election, Menzies led the Liberals to victory at the 1949 election, and the party stayed in office for a record 23 years— the longest unbroken run ever in government at the federal level.

Who was the first Indian woman president?

Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan administering the oath of office to new President Pratibha Patil. December 19, 1934, is the 12th President of India. She is the first woman and the first Maharashtrian to hold this post.

What year did Aboriginal get to vote in Australia?

1962
The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1962 received assent on 21 May 1962. It granted all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the option to enrol and vote in federal elections.