September 17, 2025The Historical JournalOpen Access

Transnational Whiteness and the Elite Backlash to Reforming the Australian Immigration Control System in the 1950s and 1960s

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Analysis reveals how international events fueled resistance to reforming the White Australia Policy, indicating deep-rooted racial anxieties.

Australia's outdated immigration policy faced scrutiny due to global decolonization and civil rights movements, challenging its relevance.
The Sharpeville Massacre and Notting Hill riots prompted fears about increasing non-white migration, showcasing elite resistance.
Political speeches and documents exposed how racial solidarity was maintained, reflecting anxieties tied to international events.
This examination of transnational whiteness reveals the complexities of Australia's immigration landscape during the Cold War era.

Smith et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals how international events fueled resistance to reforming the White Australia Policy, indicating deep-rooted racial anxieties.