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the white australia policy
The White Australia Policy comprises various historical policies that intentionally favoured immigration to Australia from certain European countries. The policy was dismantled in stages by several successive governments after the conclusion of World War II, with the encouragement of first non-British, non-white immigration, allowing for a large multi-ethnic post-war program of immigration. -
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the white australia policy abolished
The abandonment of the white australia policy took place over a a time period of 25 years. Over following years Australian governments gradually got rid of the policy with the last traces being removed in 1973 by the new Labor government. -
UNHCR
the united nations high comminister for refugee (UNHCR)estimates that there were 45,2 million forcibly displaced people wouldwide at the end of 2012.
