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The first world war had a devasting effect on australia.
60,000 men were killed and 10,000 were wounded -
the country is expanding, the economy is doing well, there lots of new cars, cinemas, musics, movies, ...
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Social and economic depression, many australian financial institutions failed
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Australian forces gived help to allied and it contributed to the allied victory in europe, asia and the pacific. After that Australians have developed a sense of pride.
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After the end of the war, hundred of thousands migrants came from europe arrived in australia.
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During the 50's the Australian economy is going well, there are new buildings, many projects...
Internationonal demand grew for australia's export ( metals, wools, meat, ...) -
In 1967, australians voted "yes" in a national referendum to let the governmentmake laws and include aboriginal australians in future censuses.
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In 1972, there is a new liberal government for the next 3 years.
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In 1975, The governor general dismissing the government, the liberal-national coalition ruled until 1983.
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From 1983 to 1996, the government introduced a number of economics reforms, such as deregulating the banking systemand floating the Australian Dollars.
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In 1996, a coalition governmentled by john Howard won the election and was re-elected in 1998, 2001 and 2004.