Chinese immigration in nz

By GarethEnjoysMenOnTheDaily

  • Poll Tax Law which made every Chinese person pay a ten pound tax. (and the 1888 and 1896 amendments)

    Poll Tax Law which made every Chinese person pay a ten pound tax. (and the 1888 and 1896 amendments)

  • Shearers Accommodation Act stated that Chinese in the industry were ti have seperate accommodation from the rest of the employees

  • The Old Age Pensions Act excluded naturalised Chinese

    The Old Age Pensions Act excluded naturalised Chinese

  • Shops and Offices Act stated that only Brittish subjects could decide on the opening hours of shops and offices in each district

    Shops and Offices Act stated that only Brittish subjects could decide on the opening hours of shops and offices in each district

  • No more temporary permits or student visas issued to Chinese although Chinese men were permitted to bring their immediate family to New Zealand

    No more temporary permits or student visas issued to Chinese although Chinese men were permitted to bring their immediate family to New Zealand

  • Business Immigration policy selected immigrants on thier personal qualities and not their race

    Business Immigration policy selected immigrants on thier personal qualities and not their race

  • English language test and the linking of residency with tax payments once again restricted the numbers of Chinese who were able to qualify as immigrants

    English language test and the linking of residency with tax payments once again restricted the numbers of Chinese who were able to qualify as immigrants