Post WWII Migration to Australia By Rory.Mac Jan 1, 1945 'Populate or Perish' is first introduced Jan 1, 1948 Migrant camp is opened in Bonegilla, Victoria Jun 25, 1950 Korean War begins Nov 28, 1950 Colombo plan is established by the Commonwealth of Nations Dec 1, 1956 Vietnam War begins Jan 1, 1966 White Australia Policy is dismantled Jan 1, 1971 Bonegilla Migrant camp is closed Jan 1, 1975 Racial discrimination becomes illegal in Australia Jan 1, 1978 The first Vietnamese 'boat people' arrive in Darwin Jan 1, 1992 Mandatory detention for anyone without a valid visa
