Request newspapers drop the term White Australia policy
Urgent teleprinter message to Mr Tange, regarding the persistence of newspapers to continue using the term White Australia policy.
Collections in Perth: a guide to Commonwealth Government records
The Perth office of the National Archives of Australia holds a wealth of information that will interest both professional and family historians.
New preservation standards for the national archival collection
New Preservation Digitisation Standards set out the technical requirements for digitising physical records in line with international best practice.
Justifying Australia's migration policy – memorandum from Department of External Affairs
Memorandum by Arthur Calwell regarding Australian immigration policy.
Japanese internment policy
A record about the decision to intern Japanese Australians during the Second World War.
Defence of White Australia policy by academic Dr Grenfell Price
A newspaper article written in defence of the White Australia policy by academic Dr Grenfell Price.
White Australia policy not properly followed by Australian officials in Jakarta – memorandum
A memorandum for the Secretary, Department of External Affairs, regarding White Australia policy.
Memorandum to the Secretary, Department of External Affairs about Australian immigration policy
This is a memorandum written to the Secretary, Department of External Affairs in 1954, regarding the immigration policy in Australia.
Criticism of White Australia policy by Asian newspapers – memorandum on how to respond
This memorandum is about media coverage surrounding the White Australia Policy, 04 June 1954.
Modification of the White Australia policy urgently required – Fijian newspaper article
This is a newspaper article published 4 June 1948 in the Fiji Samachar about White Australia policy.
Reasons why the White Australia policy must stay – newspaper article
This is a newspaper article published 11 March 1954 in the Daily Mirror about the White Australia policy.
Homogenous society through immigration policy – press release from Minister for Immigration
This is a press statement from the Minister for Immigration A. J. Forbes regarding immigration policy.
Social media acceptable use policy
National Archives of Australia uses social media to share information, promote our services, and interact with the Australian and international community.
Jack Johnson and the White Australia policy
Celebrity thrives on controversy, especially in moments of heightened national, racial and moral tension.
Relationship between the Information management standard and Building trust in the public record policy
The Information management standard for Australian Government and the Building trust in the public record policy both support the strategic governance and fit-for-purpose management of Australian Government information assets.
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.
Malaysian pearl diver avoids deportation under White Australia policy
This is a newspaper article regarding Malaysian pearl diver, Samsudin Bin Katib who was not deported under the White Australia policy.
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.
Restricted migration for economic reasons – newspaper transcript on Labor Party's policy
A transcript of an article in The Canberra Times about the Labour Party's adoption of restricted migration (the White Australia policy), published in 1943.
The necessity of the White Australia Policy
Teleprinter message from Minister for External Affairs Herbert Vere 'Doc' Evatt.
