Metrication in Australia effectively began in 1966 with the conversion to decimal currency under the auspices of the Decimal Currency Board. The conversion of measurements – metrication – started in 1971 under the direction of the Metric Conversion Board, and actively proceeded until the board was disbanded in 1981.
Metrication in Australia effectively began in 1966 with the conversion to decimal currency under the auspices of the Decimal Currency Board. The conversion of measurements – metrication – started in 1971 under the direction of the Metric Conversion Board, and actively proceeded until the board was disbanded in 1981.
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