Malcolm Fraser
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| Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser | |
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| In office 11 November 1975 – 11 March 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Gough Whitlam |
| Succeeded by | Bob Hawke |
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| Born | 21 May 1930 Toorak, Victoria |
| Political party | Liberal |
John Malcolm Fraser (born 21 May 1930) was the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia. He became Prime Minister in November, 1975 when Governor-General, Sir John Kerr, dismissed Gough Whitlam. At this point he was only temporary Prime Minister. He won the election held in December, 1975. He won two more elections in 1977 and 1980 before losing to Bob Hawke in 1983.
His government stopped some of the changes made by the Whitlam government. They also reduced government spending to stop money becoming less valuable. He also supported efforts to abolish racism in South Africa, the boycott of the Moscow Olympics and more immigration from Asian countries.
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