Language:
English
Year of publication:
1985
Titel der Quelle:
Australian Journal of Politics and History
Angaben zur Quelle:
31,1 (1985) 29-48
Keywords:
Jews History 1939-1945
;
Antisemitism History 20th century
;
Jewish refugees History 1945-
;
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Influence
;
Australia Emigration and immigration 20th century
;
Government policy
;
History
Abstract:
Surveys Australia's immigration policy between 1933-1947. Although several officials were sympathetic to the needs of the Jewish refugees, and despite Australia's need for immigrants, the public reacted with indifference or hostility to the idea of accepting Jewish immigrants. The government took a negative stance for fear of an influx of lower-class Jews which would arouse racial tensions. Jewish organizations pressed for admission of a select number of "useful citizens". In the postwar period, the number of Jewish DPs allowed entry was restricted, due to an outcry that Australia was being used as a "dumping-ground for Jews".
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