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=__//White Australia Policy//__= //By William and Arunan

The White Australia Policy was in forced from 1901 to 1973 (73 years). When it was started, it only let European immigrants into Australia. The racism was all started on the Colonial Goldfields in the 1850’s. It restricted people of non-European ancestry to come into Australia.

Over time, you were allowed into Australia, but you had to pass a dictation test. In the dictation test you were asked if you could speak a European language and you were asked if you were I good health. You were also asked if you have a criminal record.

Over time, changes were made to the policy, such as: 1952- Japanese wives of Australian servicemen are allowed for 5 years. 1956- Various rules regarding non-Europeans were modified. 1957- Able to apply for a citizenship after 15 yeas residence in Australia. In the later years, highly qualified non-Europeans were permitted to enter Australia.

The dictation test was abolished 17 years before the White Australia Policy, under the 1958 Migration Act. Seventeen years later (1975), the Racial Discrimination Act abolished the policy. After the policy was abolished, people from all over the world were permitted to come to Australia.//