What percentage of Australians were born overseas?
28 percent of australians were born overseas.
From which countries do the majority of 'new' Australians originate? Provide reasons why the come from these countries.
UK and Ireland
Italy Former Yugoslav Republics
Vietnam
China
Philippines
Germany
India
Reasons that they come from these countries include escaping persecution in their homeland, wanting to make a fresh a start in a new country, to enjoy a greater degree of freedom than in their homeland, experience a better climate or for improved employment and income prospects.
In what ways has Australia's immigration policies affected the ethnic composition of Australia?
The Australian Government allows people to migrate to Australia if they meet certain criteria and are within a quota limit for that category. Also if a humanitarian emergency occurs somewhere in the world, Australia may increase its intake under that category to help cope with the disaster. Alternatively, if the government decided that Australia was lacking workers with specific skills they may increase the intake of people who have those skills.
Questions on ethnic composition
What percentage of Australians were born overseas?
28 percent of australians were born overseas.
From which countries do the majority of 'new' Australians originate? Provide reasons why the come from these countries.
UK and Ireland
Italy Former Yugoslav Republics
Vietnam
China
Philippines
Germany
India
Reasons that they come from these countries include escaping persecution in their homeland, wanting to make a fresh a start in a new country, to enjoy a greater degree of freedom than in their homeland, experience a better climate or for improved employment and income prospects.
In what ways has Australia's immigration policies affected the ethnic composition of Australia?
The Australian Government allows people to migrate to Australia if they meet certain criteria and are within a quota limit for that category. Also if a humanitarian emergency occurs somewhere in the world, Australia may increase its intake under that category to help cope with the disaster. Alternatively, if the government decided that Australia was lacking workers with specific skills they may increase the intake of people who have those skills.