What major change did Gorton oversee in Australia's military presence?
Increased nuclear arsenal
Expansion of navy
Troop withdrawal from Vietnam
Compulsory conscription
Answer
The answer is the withdrawal of Australian troops from Vietnam. Under Gorton's leadership, Australia initiated a gradual reduction of its military involvement in the conflict, eventually leading to the complete withdrawal of all Australian combat forces by the end of 1972. This marked a significant shift in Australia's foreign policy and its approach to international conflicts.
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