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Jewish Refugees In Australia After Ww2

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The aftermath of World War II was the beginning of the massive arrival era of the refugees. In this period, Jewish including the survivors of the Nazism from Europe, Egypt, Iraq and China was the largest group of migrants came to Australia. The Australian government initiated a quota system and a verity of measure method to limit the arrival of Jewish refugees and Nazism survivors. The aim was to minimize Jewish population in the nation. The main reason for this restrictive policy was the outbreak of anti-Jewish sentiments both before and after the war. This indicated in media including television, magazine and in statements by members of parliament and in proposals acknowledged by the Returned Services League (RSL) and the Australian Natives
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RSL or the Returned and Services League of Australia is a well-known and respected league objected to “promoting the interests and welfare of serving and ex-serving men and women of Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their dependants” (RSL Constitution, 2018, pg. __). This is proven through their care of sick and elderly as well as their assistant to provide medical treatment, accommodation and other types of welfare to not only their members but to all that served and are serving the ADF and their dependants. They are considered the united voice of the ADF in 1916, after World War I when there was a need to protest against the limited government support for the returned servicemen. The RSL overall lobby the government to provide welfare services

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