The Oxford History of Australia, Volume 5The postwar period has seen radical changes in Australia. Increased dependence on the United States, an influx of European and Asian immigrants, and a series of economic booms and recessions have confronted Australians with the challenge of surviving as an offshoot of European civilization in a largely Asian region and securing a prosperous future with declining support from European markets and investment. This final volume in the Oxford History of Australia details this volatile period, showing that while some Australians have resisted the pressures for change, most have adapted resourcefully and intelligently to the task of creating a new nation able to survive into the 21st century. |
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... claimed that while the federal government controlled price stabilization Australian prices rose by only 22.5 per cent , the lowest figure for any non- communist economy.28 Fearing that the loss of these powers would weaken its capacity ...
... claimed that while the federal government controlled price stabilization Australian prices rose by only 22.5 per cent , the lowest figure for any non- communist economy.28 Fearing that the loss of these powers would weaken its capacity ...
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... claimed by some unions but it was more than employers wanted to give . The success of the basic wage case following on the 40 - hour week demonstrated that the main- stream trade union movement was capable of winning gains for the ...
... claimed by some unions but it was more than employers wanted to give . The success of the basic wage case following on the 40 - hour week demonstrated that the main- stream trade union movement was capable of winning gains for the ...
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... claimed that in three years productivity had been increased threefold and labour costs halved as a result of automation.29 Workers were unenthusiastic about such changes because some lost their jobs and others found less scope for the ...
... claimed that in three years productivity had been increased threefold and labour costs halved as a result of automation.29 Workers were unenthusiastic about such changes because some lost their jobs and others found less scope for the ...
Contents
The Brink of SelfDiscovery 19421951 | 1 |
The High Summer of Robert Menzies 19511965 | 87 |
The Search for New Directions 19661975 | 163 |
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