Australian Federal Election

December 1, 1984

It was widely expected that the Hawke-led Labor government would be easily re-elected, but an exceptionally long 10-week campaign and a strong campaign performance by Liberal leader, Andrew Peacock, saw the government's majority reduced, although this was disguised by the increase in the size of the House from 125 to 148.

The election campaign saw the first ever head-to-head television debate between the leaders. It was generally accepted that Hawke had not performed well in this debate.

Election Results

• State of the Parties - House of Representatives

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