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John Curtin became Prime Minister just three months before the Japanes...

Australian Labor Party

John Curtin became Prime Minister just three months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour that brought war to the Asia-Pacific, and—uniquely among Australian prime ministers—faced enemy attacks on the Australian mainland and the possibility of invasion.

Considered a great wartime leader, Curtin also formulated policies for Australia’s post-war reconstruction, including planning for full employment, assisted immigration and improvements in social security.

He died in office on 5 July 1945, just six weeks before the return of peace to Australia.


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