What Was 1993 Like in Australia?

If you were born in 1993, Sydney won the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games and the party that erupted in the early hours of September 24th — when Juan Antonio Samaranch announced "the city of Sydney" from Monte Carlo — was one of the most spontaneous and genuine moments of national joy in Australian history.

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Life in Australia in 1993

Prime Minister

Paul Keating

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

Petrol (per litre)

$0.62

Loaf of Bread

$1.50

Average House

$128,000

Weekly Wage

$610.00

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