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The events of the Dismissal led to only minor constitutional change.

The Senate retains its power to block supply, and the Governor-General the power to dismiss the Government.

However, those powers have not been exercised again.

Kerr was widely criticised by ALP supporters for his actions, resigned early as Governor-General, and lived much of his remaining life abroad.

Though Kerr, who died in 1991, continues to be reviled in some quarters, Whitlam and Fraser later reconciled.