The dismissal of the Whitlam government in 1975 remains as controversial as ever. Its last chapter is to be decided in the High Court  when it hears a case brought by historian Jenny Hocking seeking public access to the letters between the governor-general, Sir John Kerr, and the queen. Government files on the crisis were released by the National … Continue reading ANNE TWOMEY. What is the ‘palace letters’ case and what will the High Court consider?(The Conversation 4.2.2020)… Continue reading »