Ben Chifley
Ben Chifley was an Australian politician who served as the 16th Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949. A member of the Australian Labor Party, Chifley is remembered for his post-war reconstruction policies and for fostering the development of the Australian economy. His government focused on building a welfare state and expanding public services, including education and healthcare. Chifley also played a significant role in establishing the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) in 1949, responding to concerns from British and American allies regarding the handling of sensitive intelligence.
Born on Sep 22, 1885 (139 years old)
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William Stoltz explained that British and American intelligence went to then prime minister Ben Chifley regarding their concerns.
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