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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Fraser, Malcolm

Period of Service: 11/11/1975 - 11/03/1983
Release Date:
06/03/1983
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
6044
Document:
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  • Fraser, John Malcolm
UNKNOWN

FOR MEDIA SUNDAY, 6 MARCH 1983
I called today on His Excellency the Governor-General to
acquaint him with the results of the election and to tender
my resignation. I advised the Governor-General to send
for Mr Hawke and comniission him to form a Government.
His Excellency asked me to continue as Prime Minister in
a caretaker capacity until the new Government is sworn
and I have agreed. I I

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