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First Fleet
The first ships arrived from Britain full of British convincts to Botany Bay in NSW. -
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Immigration to Australia
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First german Immigrant
The first non-british immigrant ship arrived in Australia -
Gold Rush
1851 the Gold Rush began which attracted immigrant from different countries around the world. Most immigrant came from Chine, Britain and Germany. -
Chinese Population increases
Chinese become the fourth largest immigration group to Australia -
Immigration restriction act
The IRA was put in to place to control the immigrants coming into the country. Also known as the White Australia Policy -
Federation of Austrlia
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World War 1
The commencement of WW1 banned German immigration to Australia and most other immigration was ceased. -
The Great Depression
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World War 2
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Post World War 2
Australia wanted to increase their population, the slogan 'populate or perish' was used to promote the idea of allowing more immigrants into the country. -
Immigration from Sicily
After the Belcie earthquake, many Italians migrated to Australia. -
'Boat people' begin to arrive
Reefugees from the middle east came to Australia on boats. -
Asylum seekers and refugees
The asylum seeker and refugees continue to come to Australia to escape their own war-torn countries -
The debate continues...
The debate continues as to how we should accomodate the refugees seeking asylum in Australia
