Labor In Power

The history of the Labor Party in government in Australia from 1983 to 1993 under Bob Hawke and Paul Keating. The series is told entirely through the eyes of all the major players in government and the bureaucracy, including Bob Hawke and Paul Keating.

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Created By	Philip Chubb
Status	Ended
Original Name	Labor In Power
First Air Date	June 8, 1993
Last Air Date	July 6, 1993
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	59min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
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Networks	ABC TV

S01E05

The Sweetest Victory

At the end of January, 1991, Prime Minister Bob Hawke finally and openly reneged on his promise to stand aside for Paul Keating. A disastrous leadership contest was now inevitable. The rest of the year was virtually consumed by the hostility between the nation's two most powerful men, as the clash of personal ambitions paralysed the government. Ultimately, Paul Keating triumphed, taking over as Prime Minister, and in March 1993, he led the Labor Party to victory for an unprecedented fifth term in government - "the sweetest victory of all".

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