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Chifley, Joseph Benedict
(Jo¦seph Bene|dict Chif|ley)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtʃɪfli/
(
1885–1951
)
, Australian Labor statesman, Prime Minister 1945-9. He continued Labor’s nationalization and welfare programme and initiated Australia’s immigration policy.
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