Labor In Power (1993)

Episode Overview

By late January 1991, Prime Minister Bob Hawke publicly broke his commitment to step down for Paul Keating, setting the stage for a tumultuous leadership battle. The ensuing year was dominated by escalating tensions between these two influential figures, as their conflicting ambitions stalled government operations. In the end, Paul Keating emerged victorious, assuming the role of Prime Minister. By March 1993, he successfully guided the Labor Party to an extraordinary fifth consecutive election win, which he would later describe as "the sweetest victory of all."