jul 3, 1945 - Calwell becomes Minister for Immigration (Popular or Perish)
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Arthur Calwell gave a speech in Parliament in 1945 which showed his concern for Australia's future. The Immigration Restriction Act had removed so much of Australia's population, that Calwell became worried. He advertised European immigration to Australia in hope to regain the population numbers.
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