What was Australia's post-war immigration policy?
Answer
Populate or Perish: aggressive immigration to grow Australia's population and military strength
Explanation
After WWII, Australia pursued 'Populate or Perish' policy to rapidly grow the population for security and economic reasons. Hundreds of thousands migrated to Australia.
Why this matters for your test
Post-war immigration transformed Australia from British to multicultural society.
Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)