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1989
First MLC/Lend Lease/GPT Investor Update.
MLC’s "nest egg" marketing campaign launches.
Australian Prime Property Fund (APPF) commences.

1988
Lend Lease Advisor Services forms to provide specialist services and advice to independent intermediaries.
Australian Trust launches.
The Sydney Football Stadium and the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne are completed.
Stuart Hornery becomes Chairman.
Dick Dusseldorp retires in 1988 and receives the Order of Australia for his contributions to the construction industry and employee and industrial relations. To perpetuate Duss’s work in "skilling" Australia his retirement gift from staff and shareholders is the Dusseldorp Skills Forum.

1987
Childcare facilities for Sydney employees introduced at Messengers Cottage The Rocks, Sydney.

1986
MLC multi-manager, multi-style investment philosophy introduced.
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research opens with MLC backing.
Equal Opportunity Management program introduced at Lend Lease.
MLC celebrates its centenary.

1985
Lend Lease Interiors begins operations.
The MLC Limited becomes a wholly-owned Lend Lease subsidiary.

1984
Work Skill Australia forms with Lend Lease as an inaugural sponsor.
The Lend Lease Association, Lend Lease Youth Council and Lend Lease Apprentice Council formed.
IIP lists on Australian Stock Exchanges.

1983
The Lend Lease Foundation established to promote the "well-being of Lend Lease employees and their families."

1982
Lend Lease makes a successful (50 per cent) partial takeover of MLC.

1981
ACTU/Lend Lease Foundation set up to encourage people to acquire skills.