Robert Menzies
Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia for over 18 years, serving from 1939 to 1941 and then from 1949 to 1966; he is notable for his significant contributions to Australian politics, including attempting a constitutional referendum in 1951 aimed at banning the Communist Party.
Born on Dec 20, 1894 (130 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 42,597 | $1,380,000 | 2,305$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 170,096 | $1,200,000 | 1,583$ |
| Totals | 3 | 154,432,637 | 212,693 | $2,580,000 | 3,888$ |
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Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Robert Menzies was the Prime Minister of Australia who capitalized on the Petrov affair for political gain.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies was a prominent figure in the Liberal Party during the 1950s and 60s.
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Australia:
He said governments since Robert Menzies in the early 1960s had come up with policies, including first home buyer grants, investor tax breaks and mortgage deposit schemes.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies is referenced in a discussion about the Liberal Party's leadership.
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Australia:
Menzies was a great pragmatist, principled but not ideological, who adapted to his times.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies is mentioned regarding his choice to name the party 'Liberal'.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies created the Liberal Party to provide an alternative to government control.
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Australia:
After the United Australia Party’s catastrophic defeat in 1943, he established a Liberal Party that could appeal to broader interests.
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Australia:
Robert Menzies united 18 anti-Labor groups into a new, single force of conservatism that would become the most electorally successful federal political party in Australia’s history: the Liberals.
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Australia:
The success of prime ministers Robert Menzies, Malcolm Fraser and John Howard attest to this.
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