Australian Popular Culture (1945-present)

By Sophie1_3

  • 1945 - World War II ends.

  • 1948 - General Motors begins producing the Holden, labelled "Australia's own car."

    1948 - General Motors begins producing the Holden, labelled "Australia's own car."

  • September 1956 - Australia airs its first television broadcast.

  • Late 1950s to Early 1960s - Rock'n'Roll music becomes very popular amongst younger Australians.

    Late 1950s to Early 1960s - Rock'n'Roll music becomes very popular amongst younger Australians.

  • June 1964 - The Beatles tour Australia.

    June 1964 - The Beatles tour Australia.

  • April 1965 - Australia commits troops to fight in the Vietnam war.

  • May 1967 - Over 90 per cent of Australians vote in favour of including Indigenous Australians on the census.

    May 1967 - Over 90 per cent of Australians vote in favour of including Indigenous Australians on the census.

  • 1973 - Legal voting age is lowered from 21 to 18.

  • 1975 - The Whitlam government passes the Racial Discrimination Act, effectively ending the White Australia Policy.

  • 1970s and 1980s - Protest music was produced by bands such as Midnight Oil to tackle political issues.

  • 1985 - TV show "Neighbours" first airs.

  • 1997 - Prime minister John Howard refuses to apologies for injustices against Australian Indigenous peoples, after Bringing Them Home report recommends that he do so.

  • 2000 - Sydney hosts the Olympics.

    2000 - Sydney hosts the Olympics.

  • February 2008 - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to Australian Indigenous people on behalf of the Federal government.

    February 2008 - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologises to Australian Indigenous people on behalf of the Federal government.

  • 2013 - Holden announces it will cease Australian manufacturing in 2017.