and had a list of positive accomplishments that leaves all...

and had a list of positive accomplishments that leaves all others forward of him so far - in the dust



1972-1975:
## Domestic Policies
- Introduced universal free health care through Medibank (precursor to Medicare)[1][2][4]
- Abolished university fees, leading to a 25% increase in university enrollments[4][5]
- Established the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and returned traditional lands to the Gurindji people[2][4]
- Enacted the Racial Discrimination Act, making racial discrimination illegal[4]
- Appointed Australia's first advisor on women's affairs[2][4]
- Ended conscription and released those jailed for refusing military service[4]
- Abolished the death penalty for federal crimes[4][5]
- Created the Australian Legal Aid Office and Law Reform Commission[5]
- Introduced no-fault divorce laws through the Family Law Act[5]
- Established needs-based funding for schools[5]
- Cut tariffs by 25% to open up the Australian economy[5]
## Foreign Policy
- Established diplomatic relations with China, becoming the first Australian PM to visit[2][4][5]
- Ended Australian involvement in the Vietnam War[4][5]
- Attempted to redefine the alliance with the United States[5]
## Arts and Culture
- Established the National Gallery of Australia and Australia Council for the Arts[5]
- Initiated a competition that led to "Advance Australia Fair" becoming the national anthem[4]
- Created the Order of Australia honors system[4]
- Started the Triple J youth radio network[4]
So in just 3 years, the Whitlam government enacted a vast array of progressive reforms across social, economic, legal, foreign policy and cultural spheres that fundamentally reshaped Australian society.[3]


[1] https://www.naa.gov.au/explore-collection/australias-prime-ministers/gough-whitlam/during-office
[2] https://apm-origin.moadoph.gov.au/prime-ministers/gough-whitlam
[3] https://www.whitlam.org/studying-whitlam
[4] https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/thank-you-gough-whitlam
[5] disallowed/politics/federal/gough-whitlam-left-a-long-list-of-achievements-20141021-119cpu.html