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The "White Australia" policy, although introduced at Federation, was actually a legacy dating back to goldrush times. This is when it began, albeit unofficially.
Some Australians wanted a "White Australia" policy and to have Immigration laws toughened. There was lingering resentment over the Chinese who had come during the gold rush, made their fortune (as they were far more industrious than Australians) and then returned to their own country, taking their fortune with them.
The "official" White Australia policy was integrated into the Australian constitution at federation in 1901. It was hoped by some (not all) that a White Australia policy would ensure employment for Australians. Some colonies were opposed to this policy as they used foreign labour, which was often much cheaper than local labour. An example of this is Queensland, which employed Kanakas (people from the Cook Islands). Under the new constitution, not only the Kanakas, but also the much-feared Chinese, who came to Australia during the gold rush, would not be allowed into Australia. Thus Federation would eliminate unwanted foreigners, providing more employment for Australians.
What else can I help you with?
How was the White Australia Policy important in developing Colonial Australia?
The White Australia Policy was introduced after Federation and was therefore post-colonial.
What year did the White Australia Policy finish?
The White Australia Policy, which restricted the entry of non-white immigrants into the country, ended in 1973.
Was there are particular cultural group targeted by the white Australia policy?
The White Australia policy was particularly targetted against Asians.
Who does the white Australia policy help?
White people
Why was the White Australia policy bad?
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Was the white Australia policy bad?
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When did the white Australia policy change?
The White Australia policy started in1901 and ended in 1973 but it wasn't till 1978 when every country could migrate to Australia.
Was The new federated Australia was to be a white Australia and the Kanakas population was unwelcome?
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How long was the white Australian policy in place for?
The White Australia policy comprises various historical policies that intentionally restricted "non-white" immigration to Australia from 1901 to 1973.
Who did the white australia policy effect?
people who wernt white idiot
What was in the minds of those who introduced the White Australia Policy?
The mind of those who introduced the White Australia Policy was that without the policy Australia would be overrun by the Asians. People opposed to the intolerant bill pointed to Canada and New Zealand for example of countries with out such policy who were not being overtaken.
What is the name of the policy in Australia that promoted immigration from Europe and North America at the expense of other groups?
White Australia Policy
