Bill Hayden
1933
5
Quotes
Biography
Bill Hayden is an Australian politician who served as the 21st Governor-General of Australia from 1989 to 1996. Prior to his role as Governor-General, he had a successful political career, serving as a Member of Parliament and holding several ministerial positions. Hayden was known for his commitment to social justice and progressive policies, advocating for issues such as universal healthcare and Indigenous rights.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I believe in a humane society. I believe in a just society. And I'm absolutely convinced that Australians have a vision for themselves. I think that vision at least includes a quality of social justice.
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What am I proudest of? I think universal health care. It's a basic entitlement and a great Labor initiative.
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If we can't persuade nations with comparable values of the merits of our course, we'd better reexamine our reasoning.
4
I’m glad to have written a few speeches for Gough Whitlam, who I think is the best prime minister Australia ever had.
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I am fundamentally a democrat. I believe in checks and balances.