Concetti Chiave
- In the 1950s, Australia sought more workers, initially encouraging immigration from Britain, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany.
- Australia initially implemented a White Australian Policy, accepting only white immigrants until its end in 1973.
- Post-1976, immigration patterns shifted, with many newcomers arriving from Asia, drawn by Australia's reputation as the 'lucky country'.
- Australia now follows a multicultural policy, allowing immigrants from all ethnicities, with a preference for skilled individuals or those investing in business.
- Most Australians reside in single-storey bungalows, often featuring large gardens and, occasionally, personal swimming pools.
The new Australians
In the 1950s, the Australian government realized that they needed more workers. First, they encouraged British, Dutch, Italians and Germans to come and settle in Australia. British immigrants regarded Australia as the ‘land of opportunity’. Later, the government accepted refugees from Eastern Europe and Russia. Large groups of unskilled immigrants also arrived from Italy and Greece. Many Italians settled in Perth. The Australian government only accepted white immigrants. This White Australian Policy changed gradually. It ended in 1973. After 1976, many of Australia’s immigrants carne from Asia. They called Australia the lucky country’. Today, Australia has a multicultural policy, which means that all Australian citizens should have the same rights. The government accepts immigrants from all ethnic backgrounds. But they must be skilled people or have money to put into business. Most Australians live in single-storey bungalows, with large gardens. Some have their own swimming pools.
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