Timeline of Robert Menzies

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  • Menzies Elected

    Menzies and the Liberal Party elected to government.

  • Banning Communism

    Menzies promised to ban the Australian Communist Party.
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    Anti-Communism Bill

    Introduced the Communist Party Dissolution Bill in federal parliament..

  • Bill rejected

    The Bill was passed through both government houses however, it was rejected by the High Court as it was unconstitutional and went against the idea of democracy and everyone having a say.

  • Korean War

    Menzies announced that Australia would support the South Koreans by sending troops to fight communism.

  • Referendum

    Referendum defeated - only a majority in three states.