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SBS50: Fast Facts 1981

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in 1981.

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser in 1981.

Did you know that, in 1981, Australia’s economy was booming, supported by tariff cuts and a unique wage accord with unions which banned industrial conflict.


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