Gough Whitlam was a prolific speaker and writer. Until a few years before his death in 2014, he continued to speak out on issues of the day.
This page contains a select list of links to speeches Whitlam has made since the 1950s. Some are relevant to the Dismissal, many are on political, constitutional and electoral issues, whilst others deal with foreign affairs and a host of other matters.
All speeches referenced in any other part of this website are listed on this page.
Whitlam Speeches
1953
- Gough Whitlam’s Maiden Speech Mar 19, 1953
1969
- Whitlam’s 1969 Election Policy Speech Oct 01, 1969
1972
- It’s Time: Whitlam’s 1972 Election Policy Speech Nov 13, 1972
- Whitlam’s First Address To The Nation As Prime Minister Dec 20, 1972
1973
- Australia Day 1973: Whitlam Announces Search For New Anthem Jan 26, 1973
- Whitlam’s Address To The ALP National Conference Jul 10, 1973
- Foreign Policy: Whitlam’s Washington Address Jul 30, 1973
1974
- Address To The Nation: Gough Whitlam On Why The 1974 Election Was Called Apr 16, 1974
- Whitlam’s 1974 Election Policy Speech Apr 29, 1974
- Historic Joint Sitting Of The Australian Parliament Aug 06, 1974
- Joint Sitting Of Parliament: Whitlam’s Opening Speech Aug 06, 1974
1975
- Whitlam Proposes Optional Preferential Voting Apr 10, 1975
- Whitlam’s Report To The Nation On CHOGM And US Visit May 13, 1975
- Loans Affair: Special One-Day Sitting Jul 09, 1975
- Gurindji Land Ceremony Aug 16, 1975
- Whitlam Responds To Fraser’s Decision To Block Supply: Parliamentary Democracy Is Under Challenge Oct 15, 1975
- Gough Whitlam’s Post-Dismissal Press Conference Nov 11, 1975
- Whitlam’s 1975 Election Policy Speech Nov 24, 1975
1976
- The Death Of Chairman Mao Tse-Tung Sep 09, 1976
1977
- Whitlam’s 1977 Election Policy Speech Nov 17, 1977
- 1977 Federal Election: Whitlam Addresses ALP Election Rally At Moorabbin Town Hall Nov 28, 1977
- Whitlam Concedes Defeat, Resigns Leadership Dec 10, 1977
1978
1979
- Whitlam Launches “The Truth Of The Matter” Feb 08, 1979
1980
1985
- Whitlam Addresses The National Press Club On The Dismissal’s 10th Anniversary Nov 11, 1985
- Future Directions For Reform In Australia Nov 15, 1985
1990
- Centenary Of Arbor Day Jul 30, 1990
1994
- Australia Needs A New Flag Nov 11, 1994
1995
- Whitlam: The Coup Twenty Years After Nov 08, 1995
- Twentieth Anniversary: Maintain Your Rage And Enthusiasm Nov 11, 1995
- 20 Years On: Four Corners Remembers The Dismissal Nov 11, 1995
1997
- Whitlam’s Address At The Opening Of The Trade Union Education Foundation Feb 09, 1997
- Whitlam Comments On Barwick’s Letter To Kerr Jul 08, 1997
- Whitlam Address To Murdoch University Student Law Society Jul 25, 1997
- Gough Whitlam’s Eulogy For Lance Barnard: “My Oldest And Best Mate” Aug 15, 1997
- Whitlam: A PM On PMs Dec 03, 1997
2000
- That Politicians Have Lost Their Sense Of Humour May 24, 2000
- Opening The Dismissal Exhibition: Speech By Gough Whitlam Nov 11, 2000
- Constitutional Changes After 1975 Nov 11, 2000
2001
- Centenary Of ALP Caucus 1901-2001: Whitlam Speech May 08, 2001
2002
- Birthday Boy Proposes Major ALP Reforms Jul 11, 2002
- The Relevance Of The Whitlam Government Today Dec 02, 2002
2003
- Maintain the Rag, A Celebration of the Whitlam Years Jun 30, 2003
2004
- Whitlam’s Message To The Liberal Party’s Killen Dinner Jul 24, 2004
- Joint Sitting 30th Anniversary Aug 06, 2004
2005
2007
- Gough Whitlam’s Eulogy For Sir James Killen Jan 19, 2007
- Gough and Margaret Whitlam Awarded ALP National Life Membership Apr 28, 2007
2012
- Whitlam Comments On Hocking’s Biography Aug 26, 2012