Labor In Power

This program analyses their rise to power, the actual disharmony between then and the economic changes resulting from their policies including deregulation of banking.

This program analyses the growing conflict between the two, at a time of increasing economic difficulty in Australia, requiring hard economic decisions from its leaders.

This program analyses the conflict resulting from the failure of Hawke to honour an agreement Keating believed existed, to stand down as Prime Minister after two terms of office. The gaining of the environmental vote is also examined.

This program analyses Australia's move into recession in the late 1980's at a time of increasing conflict between the Prime Minister and the Treasurer over the leadership.

This episode documents the final phase of the partnership which saw Keating force a confrontation with Hawke after his failure to honour a leadership agreement. After two leadership challenges Keating became Prime Minister in December 1991, with Hawke retiring from politics.