Evaluate the impact of Britain joining the EEC (later European Union) on Australia and New Zealand.

The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the impact of Britain joining the EEC on Australia and New Zealand by weighing up the importance or otherwise of domestic and foreign policy outcomes, but these need not be both covered or covered equally. They may refer to the reduction of trade with Britain, the import and export imbalance, and the economic difficulties of high unemployment and inflation. Candidates may identify that it caused them to turn to East and South-East Asia in search of economic partners. They may also consider that both countries increased their support for developing nations in the region with military and economic aid and expertise, and were involved in the Colombo Plan, ASEAN and the South Pacific Forum (later the Pacific Island Forum). Other relevant factors may be addressed, for example, their continued membership of the Commonwealth, but with a focus on the issue in the question. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.