Introducing our new inspector... kill him with quality

Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Australian society. This poster published by General Motors Holden (GMH) encourages workers to keep producing high quality equipment, or the threat of Japanese defeat by poorly manufactured designs looms. This is emphasised by the caricatured Japanese soldier in the upper left corner, he is depicted as foolish and unintelligent, characterising Japanese soldiers in this way was commonly used to dehumanise the enemy. With the outbreak of the Second World War manufacturing industries were central to the war efforts, GMH focus shifted to the production of military units, including vehicle bodies, artillery, aircrafts and engines. GMH also produced many propaganda posters.