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Event for the 40th Anniversary of the Float of the Dollar by Selwyn Cornish [Transcript]

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Expanded NumberD2026/124742TitleEvent for the 40th Anniversary of the Float of the Dollar by Selwyn Cornish [Transcript]Date Recorded08/12/2023Description

A conversation with Associate Professor Selwyn Cornish, Official Historian of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and staff from the Bank's International Department marking the 40th anniversary of the float of the Australian dollar.

TypeOral History [Transcript]Size216KBCopyright

© Reserve Bank of Australia. The CC BY 4.0 Licence does not apply to this work; see the Copyright and Disclaimer Notice for further information.

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Digital Object Identifierhttps://doi.org/10.47688/RBA_Archives_D2026/124742

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The audio recording for this event is available here: D2025/376072

SeriesOral HistoriesResearch GuideResearch Guide: Float of the Australian DollarSubjectEvents – Float of the Australian DollarDepartments – Exchange Control DepartmentDepartments – International DepartmentDeputy Governors – Donald Neil (Don) Sanders CBGovernors – Robert Alan (Bob) Johnston ACMonetary PolicyPoliticsTreasury

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Whilst efforts were made to check the factual accuracy of the statements made in this conversation, it may contain factual efforts. Views expressed are those of the participants and not the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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