Thanks to Daniel Andrews it’s now the biggest S hole in the world.

Kidz biz whatever happened to that was a big name back in the day wow

1981 they year I joined the Army and left home

Back when you could actually do things in Australia and the Greens were still considered insane as they still should be

Good old days before the turd world invaded

Lol how they were pumping up the nutritional value of Cadbury chocolate back in 1981.

My first car was a Gemini 😁

I wonder where did all those models and kids ended up.

SHE WAS SO HOT!!

The great John Mellion did the voice for many VB adds

St Kilda pier: my date place to watch the penguins.

It's scary how many of these I remember, and I was only 5 at the time.

Wowser. I really didn’t want to do what I needed and watched this……a tad too early for me

40 years later and I still justify my consumption on Cadbury on the nutritional value it provides 😂

Spent time in that oil field on exploratory rigs loved it!

Frankie J. Holden! 10:35 He’s now 71

"Why Is It So?" with Professor Julius Sumner Miller. That drags me back to watching it in black & white.

Oh God. MORE flashbacks! I hadn't even taken acid at that stage.

Lovely simple tunes but the most important aspect here is that the ads were made , produced and acted by people here in Australia, not like today where they don’t even bother overdubbing an Aussie accent, just play the Us or other rubbish… and at 10;times the column.

probably regional only

So a McDonald’s Double double now renamed as a double cheeseburger

And now CHINA 🇨🇳 and India 🇮🇳 owns our city , and our state

Wow…the poor families watching the explosion. I bet you any money the other teachers would freaked out the mission didn’t go to plan

Gay bar?

Omg how dumb we was back then😅

Good old days

I can't believe that steak ad with the 3 guys on a life raft ( 15:12 ) is 35 years old! The acting and direction was superb and very movie-like. I remember it so well, and it always made me hungry. lol

I still eat Kit Kats

Before we were flooded with bloody immigrants.

You would hate when the ads came on. Watching them now is a treat, brings back memories of better times and people you knew back then.

I would only go back but want at least my Nokia 😂

These were also the days where they had people over 50 in commercials and not just for Super, retirement homes and funeral adds :) Pattie looks like she was always old.

Young Debra Hutton doing the shampoo commercial, never remember seeing it though. My family only watched ABC Channel 2 so barely any commercial for me haha

A very young Deborah Hutton 3:32

I started year 7 in 1981. I hated the 80's. Looking back, I've seen worse.

"You'll be wet, you'll be homesick and frightened, But the pride of the fleet will be you!" Stirring stuff!

Natural gas??? Victorian Labor will change all that 😂😂😂

Mass Immigration = Australians being "diversified" out of existence

2024 vs 1981 Social Benefits Healthcare Medicare (1984): Introduction of the universal healthcare system providing free or subsidized access to medical services. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (2013): Support for Australians with disabilities, providing funds for necessary care and support. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (expanded 1986): Subsidizes the cost of essential medications to make them more affordable for Australians. Health Metrics: Life Expectancy: 1981: Approximately 73 years for men and 79 years for women. Today: Approximately 81 years for men and 85 years for women. Smoking Rates: 1981: Around 35% of adults smoked. Today: Around 14% of adults smoke. Infant Mortality: 1981: Approximately 9.6 deaths per 1,000 live births. Today: Approximately 3.1 deaths per 1,000 live births. Education Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) (1989): Enabled broader access to university education through income-contingent loans. National Curriculum (2010): Standardization of education across Australia to ensure consistent educational outcomes. Year 12 Completion Rates: 1981: Approximately 35% of students in NSW completed Year 12. Today: Approximately 75% of students in NSW complete Year 12. Early Childhood Education: Universal Access to Early Childhood Education (2008): Providing access to early childhood education for all children in the year before school. Social Policies Sex Discrimination Act (1984): Legislation to promote gender equality and prohibit discrimination. Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act (2017): Legalization of same-sex marriage. Closing the Gap Initiative (2008): Efforts to reduce disparities in health, education, and employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Reduced Police Corruption: Wood Royal Commission (1995-1997): Investigated corruption within the NSW Police, leading to significant reforms and improved accountability. Anti-Terrorism Legislation (2005): Strengthened national security and counter-terrorism measures. National Disability Strategy (2010): Framework to improve the lives of people with disabilities and promote inclusion. Quality of Life National Mental Health Strategy (1992): Focus on mental health services and awareness. Paid Parental Leave Scheme (2011): Financial support for new parents. Child Care Subsidy (2018): Increased financial support for child care, making it more affordable for families. Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012): Promotes gender equality in the workplace and requires organizations to report on gender equality indicators. Economic Benefits Economic Growth Economic Reforms of the 1980s and 1990s: Deregulation of financial markets, floating of the Australian dollar, and reduction of tariffs and trade barriers. Banking Deregulation (1980s): Removal of controls on interest rates and foreign bank entry, fostering competition and efficiency in the banking sector. GDP (adjusted for inflation): 1981: Approximately AUD 154 billion (equivalent to about AUD 550 billion today). Today: Approximately AUD 2 trillion. National Competition Policy (1995): Measures to increase competition across various sectors, improving efficiency and economic growth. Employment Workplace Relations Act (1996): Reformed industrial relations to increase flexibility in the labor market. JobKeeper Payment (2020): Financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep Australians employed. Unemployment Rates: 1981: Approximately 5.7%. Today: Approximately 3.7%. Fair Work Act (2009): Established the Fair Work Commission and Fair Work Ombudsman to oversee workplace relations and ensure fair practices. Superannuation Compulsory Superannuation (1992): Introduction of mandatory employer contributions to employee retirement savings. Superannuation Guarantee (1992): Increased employer contributions over time to strengthen retirement savings. Global Trade Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) (2005): Enhanced trade and economic cooperation with the United States. Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) (2018): Increased access to international markets. China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) (2015): Boosted trade and investment between Australia and China. Innovation and Industry National Innovation and Science Agenda (2015): Investment in innovation, research, and development. Growth of the Technology Sector: Increase in start-ups and tech companies, particularly in cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Renewable Energy Target (RET) (2001): Policy to increase the use of renewable energy sources in Australia’s energy mix. Infrastructure Investment National Broadband Network (NBN) (2009): Development of a high-speed broadband network across Australia. Infrastructure Australia (2008): Independent statutory body to prioritize and plan national infrastructure projects. Smart Cities Plan (2016): Initiatives to improve urban infrastructure and support sustainable city development. Financial Services Financial Services Reform Act (2001): Streamlined regulatory framework for financial services. Future Fund (2006): Sovereign wealth fund to strengthen the Australian government’s long-term financial position. Interest Rates: 1981: Approximately 13.5% (cash rate). Today: Approximately 4.1%. Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) (2018): Increased accountability and oversight of banking executives. Indigenous Affairs Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983): Legislation granting land rights to Indigenous Australians. National Apology (2008): Formal apology to Indigenous Australians, particularly the Stolen Generations, by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Closing the Gap Initiative (2008): Efforts to reduce disparities in health, education, and employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Uluru Statement from the Heart (2017): Call for constitutional reforms to empower Indigenous Australians.

Back in the days when Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate had nutritional value.

When Caucasians were actually in ads!

When Australia was still Australia and you could head on down to the Footscray or sunshine train station pick up a cap or two of horse at the drop of a hat. Borrow a pick off your mate and nodd off in the dunny on the way back to Geelong and wake up in Warrnambool. Arrr yep those were the days

Chokito, a girls best friend😊

… and chocolate was nutritious!

Wow. $130 for a 8 day holiday in Thailand including airfare!

Makes me feel a bit sad watching this.Realising how fast my life has flown by without really realising if that makes sense.I was 10 years old when these ads were about.😒

Load lmao

I wore desert boots all through primary and High School!

Australia was better then.

This is a great watch, thanks for sharing!