In 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed the Prime Minister Mr Gough Whitlam.Some people argued that Kerr acted improperly in dismissing Whitlam because:

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The convention in Australia is that a person who retains majority support in the House of Representatives is entitled to remain Prime Minister. Kerr's dismissal of Whitlam was seen as a violation of this convention, and many argued that it was improper for him to dismiss the Prime Minister in this way. While it is true that under certain circumstances a Prime Minister who cannot obtain supply may be dismissed, this was not the case in 1975, as Whitlam had not been given the opportunity to test his support in a general election. It is also true that Kerr had certain reserve powers as Governor-General, but the question of whether he acted within those powers is a matter of debate.

In 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr Dismissed the Prime