What Was 1983 Like in Australia?

If you were born in 1983, Bob Hawke became Prime Minister in March after winning the election with a landslide so decisive it felt like the country had collectively decided to move on.

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Life in Australia in 1983

Prime Minister

Bob Hawke

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Petrol (per litre)

$0.38

Loaf of Bread

$0.75

Average House

$57,000

Weekly Wage

$295.00

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