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Multiculturalism in Australia is today reflected by the multicultural composition of its people, its immigration policies, its prohibition on discrimination, equality before the law of all persons, as well as various cultural policies which promote diversity, such as the formation of the Special Broadcasting Service.[1]
According to the 2011 census, 26% of the population were born overseas and a further 20% had at least one parent born overseas.[2] Aboriginal Australians make up approximately 2.5% of the population.[3] Australia's diverse migrant communities have brought with them food, lifestyle and cultural practices, which have been absorbed into mainstream Australian culture.[4][5]
From Federation until after the Second World War, Australia adhered to the White Australia policy. The policy was dismantled after the war by various changes to the immigration policy of the Australian government.
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- ^ "Reflecting a Nation: Stories from the 2011 Census". ABS. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Main Features - 2011 Census Counts — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples". www.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "About Australia: Our Country". australia.gov.au. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "About Australia: People, culture and lifestyle". Dfat.gov.au. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
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