The True Believers - Season 1 Episode 8
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Season - Episode
Overview
Following the Petov Affair, Evatt promises pension rises, the abolition of means tests and tax cuts. Noone believes him (even in his own party) and Menzies wins again. Disaffected Victorian ALP members split the party to form the DLP.
Year 1988
Studio ABC TV
Director
Crew Tony Conolly (Cinematography), Bob Ellis (Writer), Stephen O'Rourke (Line Producer), Richard A. Bond Jr. (Cinematography), John Lonie (Writer), Peter Knevitt (Cinematography)
Popularity 1.1911
Language English


























