The roaring twenties in Australia

Whether or not the term 'Roaring Twenties' is an adequate description of the character of Australian society from 1920 to 1929 depends on the circumstances of the Australian population in this decade, because 'Roaring' implies the 1920's were full of dramatic social changes, which may have came about from spontaneous economical or political incidences and new inventions. In the 1920s Australian politics was dominated by the conservative parties and, despite some industrial discontent and hardship, the economy …

…Australians experienced many new social liberties that had never been witnessed before in Australian history, as social constraints from pre-war days and the pressures to conform to them were gradually altered. In conclusion, I believe the term 'Roaring Twenties' is generally an adequate description of the character of Australian society in this decade but is definitely limited, because those who found themselves in conflict, either socially or economically in the decade, can not be ignored.