It looks at how Australia came to occupy the unique position of being a predominantly European culture in an Asian region. One of the consequences of that position was the infamous racist immigration programme - the 'White Australia' policy, which existed from the late nineteenth century to the 1960s. The Conflict between Aborigines and the White Settlers Post-Frontier Life for the Aborigines. Provide evidence for your point of view. Describe the reasons for, and the operation of, the 'White Australia' immigration policy.
All questions carry equal marks.
Explain how Henry Reynolds' publications in the 1970s and 1980s on the frontier conflict between Aborigines and Europeans challenged the long held assumption that Aborigines were passive victims of white domination. Attempt to answer his question. Give reasons for your choice, and explain why such a question needs to be asked. Glen Barclay has written that Australia saw its alliance with the United States during the Cold War as 'a very small insurance policy'. Elaborate on what he means, and critically assess the aptness of his description.