... due to the wars and depression. Australia needed to survive, and this was done through planned immigration. The Department of Immigration was set up in 1945 by the Commonwealth Labor government and Arthur Calwell was the first Minister of Immigration. However Calwell had a single-minded view of where the migrants should come from. He was in favour of the 'White Australia ... wouldn't allow any 'coloured' people to enter the country. The reasons for this attitude were: Clashes on 19th Century Goldfields - During the 19th century Goldrush, 10000's of Chinese came to Australia in search of...

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... affordable for the rural poor. Under NRCMCS 800 million residents gained basic health care. Through health care the private sector don't contribute to things that won't make much profit therefore government intervene through taxation to satisfy consumer wants. Quality of life plays a role in solving the economic problem. Quality of life in Australia is high, the average household disposable income ... is rated highly of because both primary and secondary education is compulsory. Education is China is different Primary education is compulsory or attend school for at least nine years. The ...

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... Land of Oz escaping their communist mother country. Last but not least displaced people at the end of World War 2 came down under to start afresh. The slogan of the government at the time, "Populate or Perish" helped them secure jobs, but still faced social problems, racism being the main. The multiculturalism policy was not officially introduced until the white Australia ... the first to see multiculturalism as an opportunity rather than a burden. This government provided humanitarian aid to Vietnamese and Cambodian people; post Vietnam war, by providing political asylum and new lives ...

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... could not withstand the attitudinal changes after World War II, and the growing acknowledgment of Australia's responsibilities as a member of the international community. In 1966 the Liberal-Country Party Government began dismantling the 'White Australia' policy by permitting the immigration of 'distinguished' non-Europeans. The population doubled as non-European immigration, mostly from the Middle East, Asia and ... multicultural country with a variety of backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences. The influences of multiculturalism can be found when looking at food, media, festivit...

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... ; The Vietnam War. Before World War II Vietnam was part of the French Empire and after the war were given control of the Southern Vietnam while the Chinese were given the Northern Vietnam. The Chinese pulled out from North Vietnam and the French now wanted to take the North Vietnam and quickly were defeated in 1946. In 1954 the French was eliminated ... , not individuals. This is used to try to promote the fairest society for everyone as a community. While democracy is used in Australia and means the population is used to elect a government and representatives. Communist forces in The Vie...

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... for Victoria, who was in need of money. Fourthly white Australian policy could also be enforced after Federation as Western Australian miners and other colonies hatred the over run of Chinese miners. To them they were odd people. The English Australians wanted them out. This policy would benefit miner-populated colonies such as Western Australia and Victoria and Queensland (to stop ... invasion of Kanakas). Lastly law and communication was also benefits of the Federation. Both of those benefits were useful to the whole nation. A united law and constitution was made. The government had 2...

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... to exclude non-European migrants. In the 1850's large numbers of gold seekers came from South China, and their presence led to anti Chinese riots. Between 1864 and 1904 Kanakas (pacific islanders) were brought on to provide cheap labour, mainly on the Queensland cane fields. By ... of their suitability as settlers, their ability to integrate readily and their possession of qualifications positively useful to Australia. At this time, the Government also decided that a number of non-Europeans, who had been originally admitted as 'temporary residents', but who were not to be required ... ...

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... that once those 3 years are up they will happily frolic back to their country with a handful of photos and a stuffed toy kangaroo? They will most probably do a runner from the Government and change their name from Mohammed to Bruce. According to Amnesty International, 1 in every 115 people on earth is a refugee, and a new refugee is born every 21 seconds, and at ... up our countries and taking away our jobs such as taxi-drivers and doctors. And this is just focusing mainly on the Middle East. China is already full and many Chinese are immigrating here as well. It is only a matter of tim...

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Part 1- Reasons for Trade Australia conducts its trade in the free trade format. Free trade is a situation where government imposes no artificial barriers to trade that restricts the free exchange of goods and services between countries with the aim of shielding domestic producers from foreign competitors.' Reasons for free ... the U.S can quickly affect the supply of petroleum. In some instances OECD countries have deliberately manipulated supply to drive up prices. These factors are beyond the control of the Australian Government and represent a risk to the health of the Australian economy...

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... . This added to the economic hardship. Politicians, bankers and businessmen began to believe that the problems that by now had lasted a few years could be better handled by a central federal government. Another important issue was defence. The colonies relied on Britain for their defence. Even though each colony had its own little defence force, this wasn't enough to protect in a war ... background, culture and language. There was a sense of dislike toward non-whites from the time when foreigners invaded Australia for the gold rush. By the 1890's every colony had anti-Chinese laws instit...

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... or they were a skilled worker they were allowed to enter into the country. According to document five restrictions were places on immigration because of the overflow of incoming refugees, the government imposed this restriction because of the lack of places to place the incoming refugees. According to document two people wanted to come to America because of what it offered to ... , in that there was work for everyone there were not any oppressive taxes no monarchies and many other reasons, all contributed to the flood of immigrants. In document one the Chinese are sited as one of the bes...

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... colonial premiers agreed that the voters in each colony should elect delegates for a further convention. • In 1888, colonial leaders agreed to unite in an appeal to the British Government to restrict Chinese immigration to Australia. • In 1889, at Tenterfield, Sir Henry Parkes (again premier of New South Wales) made a stirring speech in favour of Federation. • In the late 1800 ... 1891. • In 1901, the final step of many that had to be taken before Australia could become a nation was completed. They had to agree on a constitution (basic rules of government). Australia then agreed...

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