Research Paper On Australia's Migration Policy

WWII had a big impact on the social changes in Australia before and after the war. One of the reasons it had such an impact on Australia was due to the immigration policy, which was made to increase Australia’s population. The immigration policy is a policy on legal migrants. Legal migrants who come to Australia under the migration act are non – Australians who come to the country for work or other reasons without permission or people who overstay their visas. This enforces that those who come in the country without permission may be subject to mandatory immigration detention and may be deported from the country at any time, unless been given permission to stay in Australia. This policy has contributed to the multicultural society of Australia today. To this day, there in an estimated 50 000 people who have overstayed their visas, most of these people come from British nations. Those touching base by boat or different means without official classification as refugees are no longer granted permission outcast status on landing. For example, those from an Asian background are becoming a more familiar part of Australia’s society today. Overseas migrant entries have assumed a vital part in changing the face of Australia. The current variety of migrants born in Australia include areas such as The United Kingdom, New Zealand, Italy, Vietnam, China, Greece, Germany, Philippines and India. Since the change in immigration policy in the late 1960s to one of non-discrimination on race or ethnic background, there has been a significant change in the overseas sources of migrants, with settlers arriving from more diverse regions of the world. To this day, Australia’s overseas born population consists of people who practise over 140 recognized ethnic groups, people who fluently speak over 90 different languages and people who believe in over 80 different religions. This expanding ethnic and social diversity has changed the way Australians view both themselves and other societies of the world. It has

The immigration policy of Australia has been in a constant state of flux ever since Federation in 1901, when the first legislative piece, the Immigration Restriction Act, was introduced. The Immigration Restriction Act has become infamous in Australian history and throughout the world, more nefariously as the ‘White Australia Policy’. The White Australia Policy was Australia’s seemingly indestructible way of ensuring a White Australia. However, the immigration of European refugees after World War II, which aimed to defend the nation from Japanese invasion, challenged this policy. From 1901, Australia held a strong belief that coloured people, specifically Asians, were inferior and detrimental to the Australian way of life, and did all in it’s

Population growth of NSW has increased from 6.67m people in 2003 to 7.23m people in 2010 (ABS, 2011). Over 65’s population has also increased from 882,500 people in 2003 to 1,020,000 in 2010 (ABS, 2011). Population growth of Sydney has grown to 5 million from 3.7 million 10 years ago (Daily Telegraph, 2011). Growth in population has reportedly resulted in the employees of ASNSW being

The British has contributed over 70 % of immigrants in 1947, when Australia needed to repopulate for protection against communism in Asia and for workers for our booming industries. The British account for a large number of our workforce and population. By 1971 many British people had jobs that contributed to the economy, grew and developed Australia as a country. Many British people have made significant contributions to Australia’s political, medical and scientific backgrounds. Some of the world’s famous scientists and politicians are Australian with British

In the year ending 31 December 2009, Australia's estimated resident population (ERP) had increased by 433,000 people to 22.2 million, a 2.0% increase from December 2008. This followed growth of 460,000 people (or 2.2%) between December 2007 and December 2008. The rate of population growth has become considerably faster since the mid-2000s. Over the two decades prior to 2006, the annual growth rate had averaged 1.3%, adding an average of 234,000 people per year in that period. The recent growth rate of around 2% per year is faster than at any other time in the past several decades, and faster than nearly all other developed countries.

Australia has arguably the most restrictive immigration control in the world and has very tough policies in place for asylum seekers who arrive by boat. Under Australia 's system of mandatory detention, all non-citizens who are in Australia without a valid visa must be detained, including children. In 2012, offshore processing of asylum seekers commenced and detention centres in Nauru and Manus Island (Papua New Guinea) were established. This new system enforced policies that transferred asylum seekers who arrive by boat without a valid visa to a third country. Once the processing of asylum seekers was completed, those found to be genuine refugees will be resettled in Papua New Guinea or Cambodia, not Australia. The Abbott Government stated that no immigrant who arrives in Australia by boat will be grated a visa, no matter the legitimacy of their claim. In April 2016, the Manus Island detention centre was closed after the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea found it to be illegal. Current immigration Peter Dutton has made it clear that asylum seekers on Manus Island are the responsibility of Papua New Guinea and would not come to Australia. As well as the hundreds of immigrants in offshore detention centres, there are hundreds more in community detention in Australia. There are currently over 26,800 visa applications from those who are awaiting the outcome of their refugee application whilst living on a bridging visa in Australia.

In his article ‘One Big Happy Family’ (The Australian, 31 October, 2009, p. 58), Bernard Salt talks about his concerns regarding the expanding growth in Australia’s population. He discusses how an increased population will effect and enhance pressure on the everyday living in Australia. Also, how water, power, jobs and the environment are being influenced in Australia.

Australia is a multicultural nation because people from many different countries live here. Immigrants are an important part of the development of our nation. Many immigrants have come from Vietnam, Ireland, Italy, Greece and many more. One country in particular is the Chinese. The Chinese have played an important role for the country with their food, celebrations, traditions and skills.

Australia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. From all over the world, large number of immigrants arrives here to invest and gain business advantages. Australia is considered to be an ideal economy for investment purposes because of its benefitting growth and rate of return.

Australia’s immigration department currently has immigration policies that let people live permanently in Australia on various grounds. Overseas visitors currently living in Australia under temporary visas can also apply for permanent residence. Those who enter Australia without authority (by boat or otherwise) or overstay their visas fall into the category of illegal migrants. Other countries fluctuate with the demand for refuge, while Australia has a set limit.

Immigration has always played a major role in Australia. Historically the Australian immigration act, also known as the white Australia policy and its eventual repeal made a significant role in shaping Australian culture. The Australian government completely removed the policy in 1973. The policy-makers feared that if immigration was allowed that the standard of living would reduce. the policy was seen as racist and gradually resulted in Australian society being restricted of the social and economic benefits of cultural diversification. Following the removal of the policy, Australia was hit with a large influx of immigrants and different cultures. Today, Australia considers itself to be a multicultural country, but hints of racism is still present. The population of immigrants has greatly influenced Australia’s culture by making Australia a multicultural country

Throughout history, human beings have moved from one place to another. This movement was necessitated by natural and man-made calamities. These could have been war, draught, flooding, and even diseases. However, modern day immigration is mainly driven by economic, freedom, and safety needs. However, different parts of Canada have attracted varying numbers of immigrants due to economic, language, and existing populations of immigrants from the same countries. Nonetheless, the immigration trends to Canada keep changing due to government policies on security and humanitarian needs of the applicants. Among different provinces, Alberta continues to be a favored destination for immigrants from other countries.

Australia’s population is currently 23.8 million and is still growing. In 1960 it was 10 million and at this rate it is expected to reach 42 million by 2050. The population growth and natural increase rate of Australia is affected by The Baby Bonus and Paid Parental Leave and the ageing population structure and The Pension, as well as the current spatial distribution of Australia with policies such as Satellite Cities. Using these policies and statistics the optimum population for Australia is 25 million. There is no clear right or wrong answer to the optimum population; it all depends on the opinions of Australians.

Migration policy has played a crucial role in the development of Australian Society. In 1901 Australia had the White Australia policy. In 1962 the Liberal-Holt government replaced the Immigration Restriction Act and replaced it with the Migration Act which loosened the restriction on immigrants from non-European Countries. Finally, in 1972 under the Labor-Whitlam government the last vestiges of the white Australia policy were removed through a series of legislative amendments, including a provision that made racial discrimination in relation to immigration illegal under Australian law. Thanks to these legislative changes Australia was opened to the world. This allowed us to open cultural exchanges with our neighbours in the economically powerful nations of China and India. This trade of Goods, Ideas and people lead to identifiable benefits in the Australian

Immigration is an imperative feature of Australian society. A revolutionary culture arises out of such diversity. This diversity, and the richness it contributes both to the backstory of Australian identity and cultural expression constantly plays an extremely major part in our Country.