Australia. Guide to Australia

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The Australian Government, though he did not have autonomy in foreign policy, showed a clear interest in the Pacific. Australian delegates defended their country's interests at the conference on colonies 1902 and at imperial conferences 1907 and 1911. In 1909 was established as High Commissioner for Australia in London.

Australia made no specific claims to an independent foreign policy, but wanted to convey their wishes to the British Government and obtain information about the policy of Great Britain. Australia has also expressed interest in national defence.

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After the war, the country was experiencing an economic boom. В 1923 starting a business, "Holden" marked the beginning of the Australian automotive industry. В 1925 "Ford" has opened a branch on the maInland. The development received and other new industries, including electricity.

In 1927 trade unions were united in the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

During the post-war boom has increased the influx of emigrants into the country. By the early 30's the population reached 6,5 millions of people.

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As a major producer of primary raw materials, Australia quickly felt the impact of falling prices on the world market in 1929-1931. To overcome the difficult situation, federal government cut salaries in the public sector, pensions and interest on the bonds.

Arbitration Court decided to reduce 10% real wages. Rate of the national currency stabilized at obescenennom level. Union Bank has agreed to provide loans for public works for the unemployed and aid to agriculture, to cover the public deficit.

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