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5 Million Migrants
Between 1945-1995, Australia accepted more than 5 million migrants, including over a half a million refugees. -
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Indochina Migration
From 1975-1985 there were over 90,000 refugees from Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) came to Australia after the Vietnam War. -
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Lebanese Refugees
From 1976- 1981, there was around 16,000 Lebanese refugees fled from the civil war and came to Australia -
1981 Australian Population
The Australian population in 1981 had reached around 15 million people. -
Bround range of Countries
From 2000, Australia has taken in everyone from a broad range of
countries including Iraq, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, India and Sri Lanka. However, the majority of people moving to Australia are from New Zealand and the UK. -
2003 Australian Population
Australia's population in 2003 was over 20 million