Summary of migration policy after relaxation of White Australia policy

Notes regarding the immigration policy in Australia - page 1.

Notes regarding the migration policy in Australia.

Notes regarding the immigration policy in Australia - page 2.

Notes regarding the migration policy in Australia.

Notes regarding the immigration policy in Australia - page 3.

Notes regarding the migration policy in Australia.

Notes regarding the immigration policy in Australia - page 4.

Notes regarding the migration policy in Australia.

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