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What is the significance of the Hawke-Keating era in Australian economic history?
- A period of major economic reforms including floating the Australian dollar, deregulating the financial system and reducing trade barriers
- A period of economic isolation from global markets
- A period when Australia nationalised all major industries
Why this is the correct answer
During the Hawke and Keating Labor governments from 1983 to 1996, Australia underwent sweeping economic reforms including floating the dollar, deregulating banks, lowering tariffs and privatising government businesses. These changes opened Australia to global markets and helped lay the foundation for decades of sustained economic growth.