Opinion

Many stories to be told around the 'Palace letters' High Court judgment

By Kim Rubenstein
Updated June 1 2020 - 2:10pm, first published 4:30am
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam outside Parliament House following his dismissal by the Governor-General on November 11, 1975. Picture: Getty Images
Prime Minister Gough Whitlam outside Parliament House following his dismissal by the Governor-General on November 11, 1975. Picture: Getty Images

Continuing a family tradition, Professor Jenny Hocking's success in the High Court last Friday is a significant victory. It releases control over a vital part of Australia's history from the Queen's veto and places it in the hands of Australian institutions.

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