Did Bob Hawke have any siblings?
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Did Bob Hawke have any siblings?
Neil HawkeBob Hawke / Siblings
Is Hazel Hawke alive?
May 23, 2013Hazel Hawke / Date of death
Did Bob Hawke have a wife?
Blanche D’Alpugetm. 1995–2019Hazel Hawkem. 1956–1995
Bob Hawke/Wife
Was Bob Hawke a socialist?
Questioned after his election on his political stance, Hawke stated that “socialist is not a word I would use to describe myself”, saying instead his approach to politics was pragmatic.
Who are Bob Hawke’s children?
Stephen HawkeSusan Pieters‑Ha…Robert Hawke Jr.Rosslyn Dillon
Bob Hawke/Children
Where was Hazel Hawke born?
Perth, AustraliaHazel Hawke / Place of birth
Who was the longest serving Labour prime minister?
With victories in 1997, 2001, and 2005, Blair was the Labour Party’s longest-serving prime minister, and the first and only person to date to lead the party to three consecutive general election victories.
Who created Medicare in Australia?
the Whitlam Government
The scheme was created in 1975 by the Whitlam Government under the name “Medibank”. The Fraser Government made significant changes to it from 1976, including its abolition in late 1981. The Hawke Government reinstated universal health care in 1984 under the name “Medicare”.
Did Bob Hawke have children?
How old was Hazel Hawke when she died?
83 years (1929–2013)Hazel Hawke / Age at death
Who was the shortest term Prime Minister?
Consequently, the prime minister with the total shortest period in office was George Canning, whose sole term lasted 119 days from 12 April 1827 until his death on 8 August 1827.
Who owns Medicare Australia?
Australia’s Medicare scheme operates under power granted to the federal Parliament by Section 51 of the Australian Constitution, enacted by the 1946 Australian referendum (Social Services).
Who started Centrelink?
Centrelink commenced initially as a government agency of the Department of Social Security under the trading name of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency in early 1997. Following the passage of the Commonwealth Services Delivery Agency Act 1997, the Centrelink brand name came into effect in late 1997.
Has Australia ever had a female prime minister?
Julia Gillard (27th Prime Minister, 2010–13) is the first female Prime Minister of Australia. No woman has yet served as Leader of the Opposition in the Commonwealth Parliament. All states and territories except South Australia have had a female head of government (premier or chief minister).
