Joseph Benedict Chifley (22 September 1885 – 13 June 1951) was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia. He won the leadership after the death of John Curtin in 1945. His government tried to take over of all Australia's banks. This was not popular and the High Court said that it would not be allowed. Opposition leader Robert Menzies said that Chifley and the Labor Party were not strict against Communism. This is one of the main reasons why Chifley lost the 1949 election. He died soon after losing the 1951 election to Menzies.
Politicians from New South Wales
Prime Ministers of Australia
1885 births
1951 deaths
Deaths from myocardial infarction
Australian Labor Party politicians
Leaders of the Opposition (Australia) Treasurers of Australia Members of the Australian House of Representatives