Malcolm Turnbull vs Mohammad Hatta

As Opposition Leader, Malcolm Turnbull supported the Rudd government's apology to the Stolen Generations. He spoke in Parliament in favor of the apology, emphasizing the need for bipartisan support for Indigenous reconciliation.

Turnbull, as Communications Minister and later PM, oversaw the rollout of the National Broadband Network. He shifted from the original fiber-to-the-premises model to a mixed-technology approach, which reduced costs but drew criticism for slower speeds.

Turnbull's government conducted a voluntary postal plebiscite on same-sex marriage, which returned a 61.6% 'Yes' vote. He then facilitated the passage of legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in Australia, despite internal party opposition.

Turnbull was ousted as Prime Minister in a Liberal Party leadership spill, losing to Scott Morrison. The spill was triggered by poor polling and internal divisions over energy policy, ending his tenure after 15 months.

Mohammad Hatta, alongside Sukarno, proclaimed Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945. This act declared the nation's sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule, initiating the Indonesian National Revolution.

Hatta was elected as the first Vice President of Indonesia by the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence. He served alongside President Sukarno, playing a key role in the early government and diplomacy of the new republic.

As Prime Minister, Hatta signed the Linggadjati Agreement with the Netherlands, which recognized de facto Indonesian control over Java, Sumatra, and Madura. The agreement was a diplomatic effort to end the Indonesian National Revolution but later broke down.

Hatta resigned as Vice President due to disagreements with President Sukarno over the direction of the state, particularly regarding the shift towards Guided Democracy. His resignation marked a significant political rift in Indonesia's early leadership.