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2013.0026 [IMMIGRATION REFORM GROUP]
Date Range of Records: 1959-1986
Creator(s):
- Young (nee Tait), Mary E. [-]
- Immigration Reform Group [1959-]
Comprises papers relating to the foundation of the Immigration Reform Group, including:
a letter from J.A.C. Mackie to Mary Tait inviting her to the first meeting; a circular accompanying invitation outlining discussion points for the inaugural meeting and a list of invitees; reports on the second and third meetings, typewritten with annotations; agendas for the Study Group on the White Australia Policy; a summary of current legislation by Howard Nathan; handwritten notes by Mary Tait; the booklet 'Why does White Australia matter?'; and newspaper cuttings relating to Australian immigration debates, South Africa, and the Colombo Plan, (1959-2005).
2 files (0.05m)
Collection Category: Community and Political, individuals
Access Conditions: Access: Open
Finding Aids: No Finding Aid. Request all boxes
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