JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Decline of the Governor-General's Political Powers and Prerogatives.

  • Published In: Agora, 2023, v. 58, n. 3. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Norris, Jack T.; Drevikovsky, Janek 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the historical evolution of the office of the Governor-General in Australia, highlighting its declining political powers and the changing relationship with Great Britain over the years. Topics discussed such as the early political roles of governors-general, the impact of the Balfour Declaration on their powers, and the controversial dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam by Governor-General Sir John Kerr in 1975.

Additional Information

  • Source:Agora. 2023/09, Vol. 58, Issue 3, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:00446726
  • Accession Number:173308821

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