Migration and multiculturalism

Migration has been central to Australia’s identity, prosperity and security. Explore Australia’s migration history since 1901, including the challenges and cultural contributions of our migrants.

Records

Each record focuses on a single item from the National Archives' collection. Some records contain extra information to help you interpret them.

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Women working on the jam bottling line at the Cottee's factory

This is a black-and-white photograph taken at Cottee's General Foods Ltd jam factory at Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1972.
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Young migrants disembarking in Australia

This black-and-white photograph shows young migrants disembarking a ship upon arrival in Australia.