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It is fundamental to national sovereignty that the
Australian Government alone should determine who will
be admitted to Australia.
The size and composition of migrant intakes should ·
not jeopardise social cohesiveness and harmony within
the Australian community.
Immigration policy will not consider communities for
mass movement to Australia in situations where enclave
settlement would occur.
Policies governing entry and settlement should be based
on the premise that immigrants should integrate into
Australian society. Migrants will be given every
opportunity, consistent with this premise, to preserve
and disseminate their ethnic heritage.
The principles I listed then have a common basis: the
interests of Australia and its people, compassion and international
responsibility.
We now have some experience of the operation of these
There has been very little unfavourable reaction.
principles.
In terms of international relations, our present
immigration policy seems to be well understood and indeed
welcomed in the international area. While there will always be
individual cases which will receive publicity and be an irritant
in our relations with other countries, in general our immigration
policy is now a positive component in the range of policies
contributing to harmonious relations with other countries.
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