The Changing Rights and Freedoms of Migrants By ganjoul30 May 4, 1901 The White Australia Policy is initiated The White Australia Policy describes Australia's previous approach to immigration which favoured applicants from certain countries. May 8, 1945 Populate or Perish campain began. Said by John Curtain Aug 11, 1945 The department of Immigration and Citizship is established Apr 14, 1947 Beautiful Balts arrive in Australia May 11, 1966 75% rule removed. It said that 75% of people had to be white europeans May 11, 1973 White Australia Policy Removed May 11, 1976 First refugee boat. 5 Vietnamese men landed in Dawin bay. FIrst of many to come