History of Migration in Australia
A history of Migration in Australia from Federation
A history of Migration in Australia from Federation
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| Flashcards | 152 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | History |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 16.06.2014 / 01.02.2017 |
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Why does Australia accept refugees?
Good global citizen, skilled workforce, defense, lobbying by religious/ ethnic groups, UN convention on the status of refugees 1951 and protocol 1967
What is important about the 1967 protocol?
It includes future refugee crises
How many countries including Australia permanently resettle refugees?
14
What are the "two queues" in Australian immigration law?
Onshore & Offshore
What did refugee resettlement policy look like under the Fraser Government 1975-83?
est. processing system, onshore housed in hostels, daily roll call. Seeks international agreements to prevent boat departures.
What did refugee resettlement policy look like under the Hawke Government 1983-91
mandatory detention. Poor economy, high unemployment.
What did refugee resettlement policy look like under the keating government 1991-96?
Mandatory detention. Trials TPVs, though repeals in 93
Who reimplemented TPVs for "illegals" and "queue jumpers"?
Howard 1999
What's wrong with TPV's?
Uncertainty, exacerbates trauma, temporary status makes it difficult to get accommodation, make friends, employment etc. Encourages people on to boats, no family reunion
When was the Tampa disaster and what happened?
26 August 2001. Tampa rescues 438 ppl from sinking boat. Many sick people. Australia refuses docking permission, sends military to intercept. Directs tampa and asylum seekers to be processed offshore. Beginning of pacific solution.
How does Howard win the unwinnable election in 2001?
Tough stance on border control
What is one way that the Rudd/ Gillard govmt responds to being spooked by opposition and opinion polls in the lead up to the 2010 election?
Declares that Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are no longer in crisis, refuses to process asylum claims for people from these countries
What are two good things that Gillard did whilst in power 2010 - 13?
2010 removes children from detention, processes applications from Afghani's and Sri Lankans.
When did Gillard propose the Malaysia solution, what was it and what happened to it?
July 2011, proposes swap, 800 asylum seekers for 4000 UNHCR refugees. Failed to gain support from Libs, greens and high court.
What is a key characteristic of border protection policy under the Abbott government?
Secrecy.
Which four Acts contributed to the 'White Australia Policy"?
Immigration restriction Act 1901, Pacific Island Labourers Act 1901, Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902, Naturalisation Act 1902
Which Asian group was the focus on in the 19th Century?
the Chinese
What were two noteworthy Anti-Chinese riots in the 19th Century?
Buckland River Massacre 1857, LAMBING FLATS RIOTS 1861
What test was designed to prohibit entry to non-whites and those not of British Character?
Dictation Test
What were two motives for Immigration Restriction?
Racial and Economic
What did the dictation test consist of?
50 word passage in any European language
When was the dictation test removed and how many times was it used?
1958, less than 2000 times
Who was Egon Kisch and what was his significance?
Exiled from Germany of opposing Nazism. Passed test in several languages. Failed when tested in Scottish Gaelic.
Who were the first and second prime ministers of Australia?
Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin
What other countries introduced 'white' migration policies?
USA, Canada, Britain, South Africa, New Zealand.
Which group had the motto "the bible and spade for the boy; the Bible, broom and needle for the girl"?
Brenton Children's Friend Society - child migration
When was the peak period for Child Migration?
1870 - WWI
What were some reasons for Child migration?
Expand empire, spread religion, economic downturn, unemployment, clear slums of Britain
In which period did child migration pause?
1890 - 1910 (impact of depression)
Who were child migrants?
apparently abandoned, illegitimate, poverty stricken children, primary school age.
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