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Australian Immigration
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First Settlers
The First Settlers arrived on Australian shores. The boats containing convicts and crew members. -
Free Settlers
Free Settlers and the Military began to migrate to Australia. -
Federation
Federation was formed in Australia. The white Australian policy was put into place. -
Great Depression
1928 was the year of the Great Depression, this was also when Australia did not allow any migration INTO Australia from foreign countries. -
Holocaust
During WW2 Jewish refugees were fleeing concentration camps from Europe and seeking refuge in Australia. -
World War 2 ends
World War 2 ends and Australia is now faced with the problem of 'Populate or Perish'. -
Migration continues
Immigrants from Europe keep migrating. There is a natural increase within the population. The 'Baby Boomer' generation is born. -
Korea and Vietnam
The 60's was when the Vietnam war took place. Many immigrants came over to Australia legally and illegally from Korea and Vietnam. -
Middle East
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. -
Troops sent overseas
Australian troops are sent over to Indonesia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa to aid soldiers and fight in foreign countries. -
Pacific Solution
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.
