There is no doubt that this government and this country are benefiting from the reforms that we brought in the 1980s, and that couldn’t have been done without the co-operation of the trade union movement.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about the important changes that happened in Australia in the 1980s. The government and the country have been helped by these changes, but they couldn't have happened without the help of trade unions. The journalist, Bob Hawke, is saying that the government and the country are getting good results from the reforms made in the 1980s, and that the trade unions played a big role in making those changes possible.
About Bob Hawke
Bob Hawke was an influential Australian politician and trade unionist who served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. He was known for his progressive reforms, including the introduction of Medicare, superannuation, and environmental protection policies. Hawke remains one of the most popular and electorally successful prime ministers in Australian history.
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