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Multiculturalism has been a major part of Australian society since the end of World War Two, when Australia accepted a large number of British and European immigrants who wanted to escape the atrocities and bloodshed of the War. ... Before we examine certain groups push against immigration and multiculturalism, it is important to understand it’s history and the origin of multiculturalism itself. Castle (1992) notes the rise of multiculturalism in the post War years, with Australia accepting approximately five million immigrant settlers, from over 100 countries since 1945. With the introduction of the Immigration program in 1947, we have seen the changing approach and development of public policy toward immigration. ...
With the 1960s came change in policy regarding immigration and assimilation. ... This resulted in policy changes in Government concerning immigration and the eradication of assimilation. ...
The rise of multiculturalism occurred in the mid 1970s with the Labor Parties realisation that their was much to gain in the immigrant vote and Government began to seriously focus on the needs and requirements of Australia’s immigrant population. To insure that these needs would be met, a Migrant Task Force was born, it’s main objective, to interact and communicate with the immigrants themselves as to what assistance was required. ...
The path to multiculturalism was never an easy one, and will continue to create a division in our society with the rise of support for the political opinions held by the One Nation Party and the RSL.
Approximate Word count = 1216
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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