McMahon made his first bid for the prime ministership in 1968, following Holt's disappearance; his candidacy was vetoed by John McEwen, the leader of the junior party in the governing coalition.
McMahon made his first bid for the prime ministership in 1968. This was following Holt's disappearance. His candidacy was vetoed by John McEwen. John McEwen was the leader of the junior party in the governing coalition.