The Australian Moment

The narrative explores Australia's economic resilience from the 1970s through various crises, highlighting how the nation adapted and thrived amid global challenges. George Megalogenis, a prominent political and economic writer, analyzes key events and leadership decisions that shaped the country's unique response to economic turbulence. By utilizing newly declassified documents and interviews with former prime ministers, he reveals a collective foresight among Australians that often outpaced their politicians. The book encourages a reevaluation of national achievements and contributions to resilience.