<P> The Australian gold rushes attracted many skilled tradesmen to Australia . Some of them had been active in the chartism movement , and subsequently became prominent in the campaign for better working conditions in the Australian colonies . The eight - hour day began in 1856 in the month of May . </P>
<P> The Australian gold rushes attracted many skilled tradesmen to Australia . Some of them had been active in the chartism movement , and subsequently became prominent in the campaign for better working conditions in the Australian colonies . The eight - hour day began in 1856 in the month of May . </P>
when did the 8 hour work day start in australia
when did the 8 hour work day start in australia
in 1856 in the month of May
in 1856 in the month of May