Asylum seekers in Australia

By cynthia715
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    Development of Immigration in Australia

  • Immigration Restriction Act

    Immigration Restriction Act

    The law of Immigration Restriction Act - The White Australian Policy was passed by the new Australian parliament.

  • Abandonment of the Immigration Restriction Act Law

    The Immigration Restriction Act law was abandoned in the 1950s.
  • Dismantling the White Australian Policy

    Dismantling the White Australian Policy

    The White Australian Policy (established 1901) was officially dismantled.

  • One Australia Policy was introducted

    John Howard, the opposition leader, launched the One Australia policy,
  • Introduction of Mandatory detention

    Introduction of Mandatory detention

    Mandatory detention of unauthorized arrival was introduced.
  • Australia " was in danger of being swamped by Asians".

    Australia " was in danger of being swamped by Asians".

    Pauline Hanson, an Australian politician who suggested anti-multiculturalism, said Australia " was in danger of being swamped by Asians".

  • 123,000 people was resettled in Australia

    Until 2005, 123,000 people was resettled in Australia.

  • Rejection of refugee

    The Federal Government rejected refugee coming into Australia.

  • The Australian Government banned refugees from Africa

    The Australian Government banned refugees from Africa.

  • Refugee movement from Nauru to Australia

    Refugee on Nauru was moved to Australia.