How did it happen? While many in the city were in lock step with the charismatic premier and his dream for the future, enthusiasm in regional cities was starting to wane.
 

How did it happen? While many in the city were in lock step with the charismatic premier and his dream for the future, enthusiasm in regional cities was starting to wane - something the new energetic Labor leader Steve Bracks and his predecessor John Brumby exploited. What turned the tide from the perspective of the leaders? 
 

Steve  Bracks and Jeff Kennett discuss 1999 Victorian state election, one of the biggest upsets in Australian political history.

It was one of the biggest upsets in Australian political history. The 1999 Victorian state election was fought between two men revered as giants of modern government. Now, for the first time, Steve  Bracks and Jeff Kennett have sat down in person to discuss the election that changed Victoria forever.

Face Off

How did it happen? While many in the city were in lock step with the charismatic premier and his dream for the future, enthusiasm in re...

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