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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What was one of the better hostels in SA during the 1950s?
Hendon - interpreters, hot meals, hot water, radios, shop, church services
which government was responsible for the introduction of multicultural policy?
Whitlam Labor Govmt 1972-75
Who was the immigration Minister during the Whitlam government 1972-75
Al Grassby
Why wasn't assimilation working?
Migrant resistance, ethnic vote becomes important, migrant workers returning home as a result of conditions imposed by assimilation
What were the key tenets of multiculturalism?
maintain culture without prejudice or disadvantage, equal opportunity, equal access, special services and programs to be provided
What was one key restriction placed on multiculturalism
That migrants must adhere to australian law
What was one key restriction placed on multiculturalism
That migrants must adhere to australian law
Who criticised multiculturalism arguing that it leads to social division and denigrates Australia's past?
Geoffrey Blainey 1984
In what year was Malcolm Frasers LNP in power?
1975 - 1983
In what years were the Hawke and Keating Labor govmts in power?
1983 - 1996
In what year was Howards LNP govmt in power?
1996-2007
Which governments showed political bipartisan support for multiculturalism
Whitlam, Fraser, Hawke, Keating
What are some critiques of multiculturalism
Creates social division, attack on aussie values, promotes minority at expense of majority, not all cultures are equal, imposed by elites on ordinary aussies
What are some radical critiques of Multiculturalism?
It's tokenistic, it doesn't address racism, it conceals racism, it is another form of assimilation
What is the problem with Pasta and Polka Multiculturalism?
It is superficial form of acceptance, it assumes ethnic cultures are fixed & unchanging, it overlooks sophistication of home country
Who said "multiculturalism will have real meaning in Australia when the English are seen as one group of ethnics among others and when Queen Elizabeth will be welcomed as a representative of one of Australia's honoured ethnic communities"?
Donald Horne
What does "Australia Unlimited" refer to in the 1920's?
The fact that Australia was a land abundant in natural resources, space and opportunity.
Who wrote "The population Bomb" in 1968 warning about population growth?
Paul Ehrlich
Which key report in 1987 warned about finite earth resources and the need to limit population growth?
OUR COMMON FUTURE (the Brundtland Report)
Which prominent South Australian argued in 1994 that Australia should limit its migration intake and that our land had a limited carrying capacity?
Tim Flannery
Which popular Australian expressed his concerns about population growth in Australia, in particular regarding sustainability?
Dick Smith
In what year was the dictation test abolished?
1958
What are some of the benefits of citizenship in Australia?
Voting rights, protection of laws, stand for election, purchase land, jury duty, serve in army, social welfare benefits, FAMILY REUNION
What event in 1976 tested the dismantlement of the White Australia Policy?
The arrival of the first Vietnamese boat people
Who were "Australia's first boat people" and when did they arrive?
Vietnamese - 26 April 1976
What were the years of the "Vietnamese Refugee Crisis"
1976 - 82
Who was PM during the Vietnamese Refugee Crisis?
Malcolm Fraser 1975 - 83
How many Indochinese Migrants were admitted during the Vietnamese Refugee Crisis period 1976-82?
150,000
In what year did Australia's asian population peak?
1991 - 51% of settler intake
Why did Australia's asian population grow after the 1970's?
Post 1972 Colour blind immigration policy, vietnamese crisis after war, tiananmen Square, foreign students
How did Australia's immigration policy change in 1966?
Applications considered based on ability to integrate rather than on race. 5 yr wait for citizenship rights, reduced from 15yrs.
What are some myths about ASian Immigrants?
Drain on welfare, don't speak good english, stick to their own, we don't want them.
What are some reasons you can give to argue that Australia could be considered an ASian nation?
We are part of asian region, we cooperate with Asian neighbours, Asian migrants have contributed to our country, Asian is a principal export market
What are some commonalities between Asia and AUstralia?
Shared religion, american popular culture, european food and fashion, university degrees, colonial heritage.
What were some migrant categories in the points system?
Skilled, Family, Humanitarian, Non-program (NZ)
What kinds of migrants are favoured generally in Australia?
Skilled, economically productive migrants
Immigration policy from Fraser to Gillard could be described as one of...?
Evolving hard-heartedness
When were assisted passages abolished and by whom?
Fraser, 1982
what were some key actions of the Fraser government?
Vietnamese refugee intake, points system, abolishes assisted passage, liberalises family reunion
What was a key ideology of the Hawke Government 1983 - 91?
Multiculturalism
