When did Joh resign from politics?
1 December 1987
1 January 1988
31 December 1986
1 December 1986
Answer
Joh Bjelke-Petersen resigned from politics on 1 December 1987. He had been premier of Queensland for 19 years and had been involved in a number of scandals, including the Fitzgerald Inquiry. His resignation was widely seen as a victory for the people of Queensland.
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