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Immigration in Australia
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Post World War II
Large waves of people arrived from Europe to Australia after World War II seeking a way out of depression. Many came from countries such as Germany, Hungary, Italy and Greece -
The First Minister of Immigration
Arthur Calwell, the first minister of immigration, established the Federal Department of Immigration. -
British ex - Servicemen Immigrating
Australia signed a agreement to provide free, assited passage for people who fought with Australia during World War II and there families. -
The Immigration Restiction Act 1901
The Governement Party relaxed the restictions of the Immigration Restriction Act 1901. Non-Europeans who where in Australia for more then fifteen years where allowed to stay without applying for permits periodically. -
The Aliens Act 1947
in 1947 The Alien Act came into force. It meant that all Aliens 16 years old and younger had to register and notify any change of name adress or occupation. -
Review of Non-Europeans Migration Policy
Australia agreed on reviewing applications from those wishing to live in Australia, only the ones seen fit where allowed into Australia, for etc. Have a set of skills or can work. -
Migrants Eligible to Become Citizens
All Migrants were eligible to gain a citizenship after three years of residence. -
Vietnam War Immigrants
The first boat of refugees arrived to Australia on little boats seeking asylum because of the Vietnam War. -
Orderly Departure Program
Australia and Viet Nam develpoed an agreement for a 'Orderly Departure Program' from Viet Nam. Peoples applications were looked over to see if they would succed in Australia. -
Post Iran - Iraq war settlers
Number of Iraqi people trying to get into Australia tripled when the Iraq - Iran war ended and as the Gulf War began in 1991.
