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Archive: December 2015 (3 Posts)

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

On This Day: Establishment of the “White Australia” Policy

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

Over the last few years, the Law Library of Congress has published a number of reports related to the immigration and citizenship laws of various countries. For example, I’ve written reports about Australia’s points-based immigration system, guest worker programs, investor visas, and pathways to citizenship. However, these projects did not involve delving into the early …

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

On This Day: An Independent Van Diemen’s Land

Posted by: Kelly Buchanan

The history of the British penal colonies in Australia is fascinating, and something that I have become increasingly interested in while researching my own family history.  As a New Zealander, I have long been aware that many Australians are now quite proud of having convict ancestry.  There are a number of resources available online and …