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What major change happened when the Liberal Party pulled out of the coalition government in 1983?

  • His party lost power

  • Liberal Party was reduced to eight seats

  • He resigned

  • His party gained more power

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The Liberal Party was reduced to eight seats when it pulled out of the coalition government in 1983. This was a major change, as the Liberal Party had been a major player in Australian politics for many years.
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