what HAPPENED?
Amid the aftermath of World War II the department opened its doors, with widespread community support. The aim was to contribute to the building of Australia as a nation-with a target of an annual population increase from immigration of 1 per cent. The department made a concerted effort to support the Australian public, business and trade union movement to generate an intake matching increases by birth in the Australian born population.
The program gained momentum and in 1949 alone nearly 120 000 assisted migrants arrived in Australia.
As early as November 1955, Australia's millionth post-war migrant, Mrs Barbara Porritt, arrived in Melbourne.
The program gained momentum and in 1949 alone nearly 120 000 assisted migrants arrived in Australia.
As early as November 1955, Australia's millionth post-war migrant, Mrs Barbara Porritt, arrived in Melbourne.
new australia
With no ships available for movements of migrants and aircraft that could do the job years away, the government purchased a burnt-out hulk, refurbished it and named it the New Australia.