As we meet here, economic discussion in Australia has reached a rather curious position. Consider the background. Australia avoided a deep downturn in 2009, when most countries did not. A large number of businesses and jobs were saved by that outcome – though we will never know how many.
This is therefore the most opportune time for the world to know more about our country and our people through our history wrought in gold. Thus, the exhibit presents an excellent opportunity to showcase our remarkable heritage in that part of the world.