 Officially, though, Bjelke-Petersen expressed doubts over Colston's integrity and instead appointed Albert Field, a member of the Labor Party who was staunchly opposed to the policies of the Gough Whitlam Labor government.The ALP challenged Field's appointment in the High Court, and Field was on leave from the Senate almost from the day of his appointment.That gave the Coalition a greater advantage and so was one of the crucial events that led to the dismissal of the Whitlam government.