Expected increase in Chinese and Indian migration applications from Malaysia
This is a restricted memorandum following advice from Australian High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur.
United Kingdom
People originating from the United Kingdom form the largest migrant community in Australia.
Departures and arrivals
In this video, explore the different reasons for Noonee, Erfan, Seraphin, Joseph and Sofia to migrate to Australia.
Descent requirements for non-European migrants – memorandum to Minister for Immigration
This memo was sent to the Minister for Immigration on 21 March 1957 regarding the criteria of eligibility for persons of mixed race.
Passport for wife of Indian migrant – letter to Secretary of the Government of India
This is a copy of a letter to the Secretary of the Government of India.
Receipt showing goods purchased by Indian migrant Ellum Deen
This is a receipt from wholesale importer, Latoof & Callil showing the goods purchased by Ellum Deen on 12 October 1904.
Afghan migrants not allowed to travel interstate – request to remove restrictions
This is a letter to the Attorney-General, asking for the removal of interstate travel restrictions placed on Afghans.
Petition for improved conditions for Indian and Afghan migrants in Western Australia
Copy of a petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies.
Consideration of entry of Indian migrant to Australia as wife of Mahomet Allum
Letter to the Hon. E Dwyer Gray, Parliament House, Hobart.
Migrant Ellum Deen's application to re-enter Australia – memorandum
Internal memorandum about Ellum Deen, with annotations.
Repatriated migrant requests to return from Singapore to family in Australia
This is a copy of an appeal to the Australian Commissioner for Malaya, Singapore from repatriated man AS Amjah.
Non-Europeans found ineligible for consideration as migrants - request for numbers
This is a request for the estimated numbers of inquiries and applications from non-Europeans found ineligible for immigration to Australia.
Ineligible non-European migrant applications – Australian Embassy in Paris
Department of External Affairs inward cablegram reply to a query about ineligible non-Europeans.
Immigration Officer's comments on skin colour of Mauritian migrant family
This is a report written in 1967, regarding a Mauritian mother and her children arriving in Perth.
Becoming Australian
In this video, Noonee, Seraphin, Sofia, Joseph and Erfan explore their connections to Australia, and the impact of migration on identity.
Displaced children who migrated to Australia after the Second World War
This black-and-white photograph shows displaced children in a camp after the Second World War.
Policy for mixed-race migration applicants – confidential instructions to overseas posts
This document from 29 October 1964 is a policy for the admission of persons of mixed race into Australia from the Department of Immigration, Canberra.
Review of non-European migration policy – minister to retain discretionary powers
Confidential Cabinet Minute Canberra, 15 September, 1964 – Decision 483, Submission 407. Review of non-European Policy.
SS Clan Ranald crew members and migration policy – telegram to Customs
A record of a phone call and urgent telegram to the Collector of Customs, Adelaide.
Demobilisation of British army and desirable migration – cablegram to Acting Prime Minister
A cablegram to Acting Prime Minister Watt proposing the resettlement of some British soldiers in Australia upon the demobilisation of the British Army.
