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What major policy did Robert Menzies or Curtin do to help Australia in World War 2?
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He sent Australian troops to war
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What Robert Menzies decisions while prime minister?
There are a number of key policies Menzies was renowned for. The first was his attempt to ban the Communist Party. This failed at referendum but split the Labor Party and assured his continued hold on power. His conservative social agenda including continuing White Australia policy also ensured that Australia was prosperous but predominately European looking during the 50's. Another was bringing Australia into the war in Vietnam and using National Servicemen for service overseas - using precedent from Curtin in WW2.
What is named after Sir Robert Menzies?
Robert Menzies College (a residential college at Macquarie University)Menzies Walkway in Canberra, alongside Lake Burley GriffinThe Australian Electoral Division of Menzies, in the northeastern suburbs of MelbourneMenzies Research Centre, an Australian public policy think tank
What are TWO policies introduced by Robert menzies?
Robert menzies introduced the white elephant policy, meaning all elephants must be white or they would be shot and he introduced the compulsory Friday mini skirt day, meaning any one noot wearing a mini skirt would be shot
For what three reasons was Australia involved in the Vietnam War?
* Support the US policy of containment * Australia had alliance commitments * Concerns over Indonesia * Support for US in Vietnam as insurance policy * Fear of communism * Belief in the 'domino theory' * Menzies government policy of anti-communism * Fear of Australia being taken over by south Vietnam * The United States was also a powerful ally providing Australia with protection in case of attack
What has the author Robert Albon written?
Robert Albon has written: 'Privatise the post' 'The Telecom monopoly' -- subject(s): Telecom Australia, Telecommunication, Telecommunication policy 'Media regulation in Australia and the public interest' -- subject(s): Communication policy, Law and legislation, Mass media
Was Harold Holt an artist?
Holt, Harold Edward,1908-67, Australian political leader. After studying law, he entered politics and became associated with Robert Gordon Menzies. He held a number of cabinet offices in Menzies's governments and was minister of labor and national service (1949-58), minister of immigration (1949-56), and treasurer (1958-66) in Menzies's Liberal-Country party coalition. When Menzies retired in 1966, Holt succeeded as Liberal party leader and prime minister. During his short tenure he increased the number of Australian troops in South Vietnam, a policy that caused controversy in Australia. He disappeared when he went swimming in rough surf in Dec., 1967, and is believed to have died by drowning.Source: Answers.com
What has the author Arthur Menzies Johnson written?
Arthur Menzies Johnson has written: 'The challenge of change' -- subject(s): History, Sun Oil Company 'The American economy' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Economic policy
What is Australia's refugee policy?
they come to australia
How was the White Australia Policy important in developing Colonial Australia?
The White Australia Policy was introduced after Federation and was therefore post-colonial.
Was there are particular cultural group targeted by the white Australia policy?
The White Australia policy was particularly targetted against Asians.
What is the name of the policy in Australia that promoted immigration from Europe and North America at the expense of other groups?
White Australia Policy
What was Australia's foreign policy during federation?
British foreign policy
