Migration to Australia- 1980-2000

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    5 Million Migrants

    Between 1945-1995, Australia accepted more than 5 million migrants, including over a half a million refugees.
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    Indochina Migration

    From 1975-1985 there were over 90,000 refugees from Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) came to Australia after the Vietnam War.
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    Lebanese Refugees

    From 1976- 1981, there was around 16,000 Lebanese refugees fled from the civil war and came to Australia

  • 1981 Australian Population

    The Australian population in 1981 had reached around 15 million people.

  • Bround range of Countries

    From 2000, Australia has taken in everyone from a broad range of
    countries including Iraq, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, India and Sri Lanka. However, the majority of people moving to Australia are from New Zealand and the UK.

  • 2003 Australian Population

    Australia's population in 2003 was over 20 million