The Hawke Government

1983-91

• Apr 21, 1983: Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament - The Hawke ALP Government was elected in March 1983. This is the speech delivered by the Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, opening the Parliament after the election.

• Sep 14, 1987: Governor-General's Speech Opening Parliament - This is the Governor-General's speech opening Parliament after Hawke's third successive election win in 1987.

• May 08, 1990: Opening of Parliament - listen to the Governor-General, Bill Hayden, opening the Federal Parliament following the 1990 election.

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