1982 Video Flashback: Fraser Challenged by Peacock; Cain Labor Government Takes Office in Victoria
This video is a recording of the ABC News in Melbourne on Thursday, April 8, 1982.
On that day, Liberal Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, in office for 6 years and 5 months, beat off a challenge from his former Foreign Minister, Andrew Peacock. Fraser defeated Peacock by 54 votes to 27 in the Liberal partyroom. Treasurer John Howard was chosen as deputy leader, replacing Phillip Lynch.