According to the Australian Dictionary of Biography there were no major political difficulties during his term.

Australian Dictionary of Biography - online version.

Bassett wrote many articles for the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

Additional resources listed by the Australian Dictionary of Biography:

Since 1966, he has contributed a series of articles to the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

He authored several biographies for the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

Australian Dictionary of Biography, retrieved 4 May 2007.

He is described by the Australian Dictionary of Biography as a "harmless ratbag".

Australian Dictionary of Biography which in turn cites:

Additional references as given by the Australian Dictionary of Biography: