Australian Report

In 1973 The Commonwealth Film Unit was asked to make a film about Australia. A report on where the country found itself less than 200 years after European settlement. It shows the country enjoying the benefits of a technological age and coping with the problems this also brings. It shows the growth of cities in the most urbanised of all countries, the sports of Australia, its mineral wealth, industrial and rural strengths, its economy, communications and tourism. All the usual subjects the various Government film units have covered over the years are shown. Now we can take a look in the rearview mirror to how Australia saw itself 40 years ago, to Australia in 1973. Produced by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1973. Directed by Keith Gow, Ian Hart, David Eastman. Cinematography by Don McAlpine, Mick von Bornemann, Kerry Brown.