From the time period between 1945-1960, Australia’s profile and identity was changing rapidly. Identity factors included political structures, cultural and social profile and the economic system. The identity factors, as previously mentioned, were driven by external factors, such as the influence and effects that American culture had on Australia. ... Thus, it is perceived, when comparing Australia’s previous identity in 1945, and then assessing the year of 1960’s, it is apparent that many changes have occurred to a large extent, in various areas.
The identity factor of political structures changed, between the years of 1945 and 1960, but not to such a large extent as the other identity factors. Previously in 1945, the Labor government was in power led by John Curtin and later by Ben Chifley. ...
Australia’s economic profile differed greatly from the years 1945-1960. In 1945, little investment took place due to the Great Depression in the 1930s, as well as the vast impact of war. ... The fact that Australia’s economic profile was changing for the better, and people were becoming more materialistic, and demanding more, had a multiplier effect on the economy. ... Thus, it is apparent that the economic state of Australia changed radically from the years of 1945-1960, as it had gone from previously being in a severe state, to a position of economic growth and prosperity, whereby it advanced technologically, employment and overseas investment increased and overall, Australia prospered.
The social and cultural profile of Australian society, were factors that endured considerable change from 1945-1960. In 1945, Australia’s social and cultural profiles were negatively influenced, primarily due to the vast impacts of the war. ... Another issue of Australia’s changing cultural and social profile, was the issue of foreign immigration to Australia.
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