Hey friend, You might be wondering why people are talking about Gough Whitlam again — after all, it’s been 50 years since his dismissal. But here's the thing: for first-generation Aussies like us, especially those from migrant backgrounds, this isn't just political history. It's personal. Whitlam gave Australia free university and Medicare — sure. But he also rejected thousands of Vietnamese refugees, including families like mine. Behind closed doors, he called them names and shut the door on pe