Joh For Canberra

The Joh for Canberra campaign, initially known as the "Joh for PM" campaign, was an attempt by the Queensland National Party premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen to win the office of Prime Minister. The campaign was announced in January 1987 and drew substantial support from Queensland businessmen and some conservative politicians. The campaign succeeded in causing a split in the federal Coalition, but ultimately did not attract widespread support and collapsed in June 1987. The Labor Party under Bob Hawke went on to win by an increased majority in the Australian federal election, 1987, gaining its highest-ever number of seats. Bjelke-Petersen came under increasing scrutiny as the Fitzgerald Inquiry gained traction, and was forced to resign from the office of Queensland premier in December 1987.

Read more about Joh For Canberra:  The Lead-up To The Campaign, The Campaign Platform, Joh For PM, The Campaign Intensifies, Media, The Campaign Falters, Bjelke-Petersen's Downfall, The Appeal of Sir Joh