When was the White Australia Policy abolished?

Answer

1973

Explanation

The Whitlam government abolished the White Australia Policy in 1973, ending racial restrictions on immigration. This opened Australia to multicultural immigration.

Why this matters for your test

Abolishing the policy enabled multicultural Australia.

Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)

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