give me the main protagonists and their backgrounds. please also list those most against it
- Gough Whitlam (Prime Minister, 1972–1975)
- Signed the Lima Declaration in 1975 without public consultation[2][4].
- Advocated for “flattening the world’s production” to redistribute wealth globally, prioritizing international cooperation over domestic manufacturing[2][4].
- Fraser Government (Prime Minister, 1975–1983)
- Continued implementing policies aligned with the Lima Declaration after Whitlam’s tenure[1].
- Hawke and Keating Governments (Prime Ministers, 1983–1996)
- Accelerated the program of economic globalization and industrial outsourcing initiated under Whitlam[1].
- Promoted internationalizing Australia’s economy, further reducing manufacturing capacity[1].
Key Opponents of the Lima Agreement
- Democratic Labour Party (DLP)
- Criticized the agreement for devastating Australian industries and job markets[4].
- Advocates for withdrawing from the Lima Declaration and restoring local manufacturing industries[4].
- Jeremy Cordeaux (Commentator)
- Described the agreement as a betrayal of Australian workers and industries[3].
- Highlighted its long-term negative impact on Australia’s economic independence[3].
- Public Critics
- Many Australians view the agreement as harmful to domestic manufacturing and economic sovereignty, calling for its renegotiation or revocation[2][4].
The divide reflects a tension between global equity goals and protecting Australia’s domestic economy.
Citations:
[1] The Lima Declaration, by Andrew Phillips – Ironbark Resources https://www.ironbarkresources.com/articles/phillips20050300.htm
[2] Loss of Australian Manufacturing Was Not Purely Based on Labour … https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/loss-australian-manufacturing-purely-based-labour-costs-andrew-gatley
[3] The Lima Declaration: How Australia Sold Out Its Industries https://auscastnetwork.com/article-category/looking-for-the-latest-in-business/the-lima-declaration-how-australia-sold-out-its-industries/
[4] DLP Calls for Review of the 1975 Lima Declaration – https://dlp.org.au/dlp-calls-for-review-of-the-1975-lima-declaration/
[5] Whitlam, Gough – PM Transcripts https://pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au/release/transcript-3723
[6] [PDF] Lima Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrial Development and … https://www.unido.org/sites/default/files/2012-10/Lima%20Declaration%20and%20Plan%20of%20Action%20on%20Industrial%20Development%20and%20Co-operation_26.3.1975_0.PDF
[7] Hansard – Senate 15/10/2018 Parliament of Australia https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber%2Fhansards%2Fd7fb77b1-0930-425d-ad2a-6fd86946e453%2F&sid=0042
[8] [PDF] Submission on the review of the native vegetation regulation https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/vegetation/subs/NVRegSub115.pdf
