The "populate or perish" policy in Australia, initiated in the post-World War II era, aimed to boost the nation's population to ensure economic growth and national security. This policy led to significant Immigration, particularly from Europe, resulting in a diverse multicultural society. It contributed to the rapid development of infrastructure and industry, helping to transform Australia into a prosperous nation. The policy also sparked ongoing debates about immigration and its implications for Australian identity and social cohesion.
During and after WW2, Australia was very nearly invaded. This had a profound impact on the psyche of Australians at the time and called on the government to greatly increase the population so that Australia would have enough people to defend herself.
it made us feel more secure; by keeping us with other whites and europeans.
Multiculturalism is a cultural and political policy established by the Australian government to show citizens how they should live together. The term multiculturalism means 'numerous cultures'. It was put into place to promote a way of thinking that embraces and accepts Australians who have come from different countries or who identify with a culture that is different. n 1973 the term 'multiculturalism' was introduced by the Labor government under Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.
they come to australia
No, it is so small that they are pretty wise and would not over or under populate.
The White Australia Policy was introduced after Federation and was therefore post-colonial.
White Australia Policy
The White Australia policy was particularly targetted against Asians.
British foreign policy
The White Australia policy started in1901 and ended in 1973 but it wasn't till 1978 when every country could migrate to Australia.
The National Policy was made by John.A.McDonald. The formation started in 1878. The National Policy was like three policies in one:A Transportation Policy- To build a railway across the continentAn Immigration Policy- To encourage farmers to populate Western CanadaAn Economic Policy- putting a tariff on goods crossing the border to build a strong economy.
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