Rozprawa dotyczy Australii i jej dużego znaczenia jako kraju gospodarczo rozwiniętego. Przełomowym czasem w rozwoju państwa były lata 70. XX wieku i wprowadzone wówczas reformy gospodarcze. Choć rządy ówczesnego premiera Gougha Whitlama trwały krótko (1972–1975), zapisał się on w historii Australii jako postać inspirująca i wizjonerska. 

List of Key Abbreviations 
Preface and Acknowledgments 
Introduction 

CHAPTER I
Welfare State and Development Economics in Economic Theory 
Theoretical and Systemic Typologies of the Welfare State 
The Political Economy of the Welfare State According to J.M. Buchanan
Australia as a Welfare State 
Significance of Development Economics 

CHAPTER II
Australia’s Economy and Its Position Before Whitlam’s Reforms 

CHAPTER III
Housing Policy, Urbanization, Urban Development, and Transport Policy 
Housing Policy, Urbanization, and Urban Development 
Transport Policy 

CHAPTER IV
Environment and Agricultural Sector 
Natural Environment 
Agricultural Sector 

CHAPTER V
Mining Industry and Environmental Protection 
Mining Industry 
Environmental Protection 

CHAPTER VI
Changes in Education and Healthcare 
Changes in Education 
Healthcare 

CHAPTER VII
Immigration, Wage and Social Security Policy 
Immigration Policy 
Wage Policy and Social Security 

CHAPTER VIII
Support for Arts and Culture 

CHAPTER IX
Foreign Policy 
Normalisation of Relations with China 
Strengthening Cooperation with Japan and Restrained Relations with the United States 
Ratification of Documents as an Important Element in Whitlam’s Policy
International Contacts with Other Partners and Institutions and the Government Crisis 

CHAPTER X
Economic and Social Indicators 
Conclusion 
Bibliography 
List of Tables 
Appendix 
Note About the Author 

The book concerns Australia and its great importance as an economically developed country. The 1970s economic reforms introduced marked a turning point in the country's development. Although then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam’s term in power was short-lived (1972–1975), he has gone in Australian history as an inspirational and visionary figure.