Up Late: Gough and Trump both presided over paralysed governments

Headshot of Ben Harvey
Ben Harvey
The Nightly
50 years after Australia’s most controversial political moment, Ben Harvey outlines the events leading to Gough Whitlam’s dismissal and explains why the current US Government shutdown is a reminder of where Australia was headed.

In tonight’s show, 50 years after Australia’s most controversial political moment, Ben Harvey outlines the events leading to Gough Whitlam’s dismissal and explains why the current US Government shutdown is a reminder of where Australia was headed when the Governor General intervened.

WATCH THE VIDEO IN THE PLAYER ABOVE

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Latest Edition

The Nightly cover for 12-01-2026

Latest Edition

Edition Edition 12 January 202612 January 2026

Trump weighs Iran intervention as Aussie Defence Secretary heads to Pentagon.