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What was the result of the coalition at the 1943 election under Fadden's leadership?

  • Victorious

  • Narrow loss

  • Massive defeat

  • Hung parliament

Answer

The coalition led by Fadden suffered a massive defeat in the 1943 election, largely due to the unpopularity of the government's policies, including the introduction of conscription and the perceived mishandling of the economy. This defeat marked the end of the United Australia Party's dominant role in Australian politics and paved the way for the rise of the Labor Party.
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