Today in History, December 12: Australian dollar floated amid financial chaos

It was a pivotal moment in the nation's history, forever changing the way we were governed and the way in which we interacted with the rest of the world.

Floating the Australian dollar marked the beginning of our coming of age, marking our growth from surly, adventurous youth to fully fledged adults.

It also just so happened that, for deeply personal reasons, it was a day forever engraved into your columnist's memory. Amidst last-minute wedding plans, the mad scramble involved in covering a hugely significant story and the prospect of financial chaos the following week was unwelcome to say the least.

Read more- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-12/today-in-history-december-12-floating-the-dollar/106131892

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