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Large waves of people arrived from Europe to Australia after World War II seeking a way out of depression. Many came from countries such as Germany, Hungary, Italy and Greece
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Arthur Calwell, the first minister of immigration, established the Federal Department of Immigration.
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Australia signed a agreement to provide free, assited passage for people who fought with Australia during World War II and there families.
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The Governement Party relaxed the restictions of the Immigration Restriction Act 1901. Non-Europeans who where in Australia for more then fifteen years where allowed to stay without applying for permits periodically.
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in 1947 The Alien Act came into force. It meant that all Aliens 16 years old and younger had to register and notify any change of name adress or occupation.
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Australia agreed on reviewing applications from those wishing to live in Australia, only the ones seen fit where allowed into Australia, for etc. Have a set of skills or can work.
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All Migrants were eligible to gain a citizenship after three years of residence.
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The first boat of refugees arrived to Australia on little boats seeking asylum because of the Vietnam War.
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Australia and Viet Nam develpoed an agreement for a 'Orderly Departure Program' from Viet Nam. Peoples applications were looked over to see if they would succed in Australia.
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Number of Iraqi people trying to get into Australia tripled when the Iraq - Iran war ended and as the Gulf War began in 1991.
