The history of immigration began in Australia about 50000 years ago when people migrated to the mainland and their ancestors reached the mainland through Islands. Europe's permanent colonies began in 1788 and established a British colony in New South Wales.
From the beginning of 1901, the Federation maintained Australia's "White Australia" policy, which was abolished after World War II and heralded the multicultural era of Australia.
In 1901, 98% of Australians are white. Australia wants to leave a living by British customs white countries. Trade unions are keen to prevent the Chinese and Pacific Islander immigrants labour competition; they worry about wage cuts through the new federal parliament. The first batch of legislation is one of the Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act (No.17 of 1901). Now known as the notorious repute of white Australia policy, the Asian and Pacific Islanders are difficult to migrate to Australia. The provisions of the bill, if one wants to move to Australia, they must accept dictation exam. The dictation test can be any European language. So, from China or Japan to live in Australia who can use French, Italian or English language test in 1896. In 1905, change it, so can be given by any language. Of …show more content…
"With the Immigration Restriction Act 1901", it has become an important part in the White Australia policy. In 1901, there are about 10000 Pacific Islanders working in Australia, most of the sugar cane industry in northern New South Wales and Queensland, many work as indentured laborers. The bill eventually led to approximately 7500 Pacific Islanders
From the beginning of 1901, the Federation maintained Australia's "White Australia" policy, which was abolished after World War II and heralded the multicultural era of Australia.
In 1901, 98% of Australians are white. Australia wants to leave a living by British customs white countries. Trade unions are keen to prevent the Chinese and Pacific Islander immigrants labour competition; they worry about wage cuts through the new federal parliament. The first batch of legislation is one of the Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act (No.17 of 1901). Now known as the notorious repute of white Australia policy, the Asian and Pacific Islanders are difficult to migrate to Australia. The provisions of the bill, if one wants to move to Australia, they must accept dictation exam. The dictation test can be any European language. So, from China or Japan to live in Australia who can use French, Italian or English language test in 1896. In 1905, change it, so can be given by any language. Of …show more content…
"With the Immigration Restriction Act 1901", it has become an important part in the White Australia policy. In 1901, there are about 10000 Pacific Islanders working in Australia, most of the sugar cane industry in northern New South Wales and Queensland, many work as indentured laborers. The bill eventually led to approximately 7500 Pacific Islanders