Immigration
Australia's culturally diverse society includes its Indigenous peoples
and settlers from countries all around the world.
Immigration
is an important feature of Australian society. Since 1945, over six
million people from 200 countries have come to Australia as new settlers.
Migrants have made a major contribution to shaping modern Australia.
People born overseas make up almost one quarter of the total population.
The
federal government sets immigration intake numbers on a yearly basis.
Australia's immigration policies are non-discriminatory and all applicants
to migrate must meet the same selection criteria. more