The **Australian Constitutional Crisis** or **The Dismissal** refers to the controversial end of [Gough Whitlam's](Gough_Whitlam "wikilink") term as prime minister of [Australia](Australia "wikilink") in 1975. Whitlam is largely regarded to be the most left-wing and progressive leader in Australian history. ## The Story ## Allegations of US Involvement ### Criticism ## Lessons for Libertarian Socialists