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The First Settlers arrived on Australian shores. The boats containing convicts and crew members.
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Free Settlers and the Military began to migrate to Australia.
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Federation was formed in Australia. The white Australian policy was put into place.
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1928 was the year of the Great Depression, this was also when Australia did not allow any migration INTO Australia from foreign countries.
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During WW2 Jewish refugees were fleeing concentration camps from Europe and seeking refuge in Australia.
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World War 2 ends and Australia is now faced with the problem of 'Populate or Perish'.
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Immigrants from Europe keep migrating. There is a natural increase within the population. The 'Baby Boomer' generation is born.
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The 60's was when the Vietnam war took place. Many immigrants came over to Australia legally and illegally from Korea and Vietnam.
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Australia recieves more migrants from the Middle East as it is in war. Citizens are fleeing the country to be safe, and so choosing Australia as their new home.
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Australian troops are sent over to Indonesia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa to aid soldiers and fight in foreign countries.
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The Pacific Soultion was put into place, Detention centres were set up on surrounding islands of Australia and on Australia, illegal immigrants are sent to the centres.
