The change of Australian population from 1950 to 2008 and its reasons.

Australia has a population of more than 20 million.

Population: 20.23 million, of which 70% are descendants of Britain and Ireland, 18% are descendants of other European countries, 6% are Asians and 2.3% are aborigines. Most residents believe in Christianity. The common language of Australia is English.

Australia is a typical immigrant country, which is described by sociologists as a "national platter". Since British immigrants set foot on this beautiful land, immigrants from 120 countries and 140 nationalities have come to Australia to make a living and develop. Multiculturalism, which is composed of many nationalities, is a remarkable feature of Australian society.

In order to solve the problems of aging population, shortage of scientific and technical talents and various professionals, and maintain the prosperity of the country, the number of immigrants in Australia has increased year by year. Minister of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Ruddock announced on the 7th that the number of immigrants in fiscal year 2002-2003 increased by1.2000 compared with the previous year, reaching1.6000. This figure will remain unchanged in the next four fiscal years.

The new immigration plan is the largest number of foreign immigrants since 10, and the conditions are the highest, which highlights the importance of science and technology.

Light and professional.

In the new immigration plan, increase the proportion of scientific and technological immigrants to ensure that Australia's economic growth will not slow down because of the shortage of scientific and technological talents. In the fiscal year of 20001-2002, the total number of scientific and technological immigrants was 53,500, accounting for 57.5% of the foreign immigrants in this fiscal year. In the new immigration plan, the number of scientific and technological personnel rose to 60,700, accounting for 58% of the total immigration plan, an increase of 0.5 percentage points over the previous fiscal year. Compared with 29% of the total number of immigrants in 1995- 1996, the increase is even greater.

The new immigration plan not only increases the proportion of skilled immigrants, but also improves the conditions of skilled immigrants. Australian immigration authorities usually evaluate applicants in terms of technical level, age, work experience and English level. The criteria are 1 10. From the date of the announcement of the new immigration plan, the scores of overseas students and independent applicants who are not guaranteed by relevant Australian institutions will increase by 5 points, reaching 1 15.

Due to the slow population growth in Australia, the problem of social aging has become increasingly prominent. Therefore, the new immigration plan is inclined to young immigrant applicants. /kloc-applicants aged 0/8-29 can get 30 points; 25 points for 30-40 years old; 20 points for 35-39 years old; Those aged 40-44 can only get 15 points.

The new immigration plan gives special treatment to nursing professionals. The Immigration Bureau decided to give priority to the temporary or permanent visa application of nurses, simplify the examination and approval procedures and shorten the examination and approval time. Previously, students studying in Australia could only apply for a work visa in Australia after completing their studies. Because of the shortage of nursing talents at present, the Immigration Bureau now allows students who have been identified as nurses to apply for work visas and give priority to approval.

The new immigration plan has no specific restrictions on the immigrant population, especially Asian immigrants. This means that Australia's attitude towards Asian immigrants has changed a lot. Since the beginning of this year, Asian immigrants have been rejected by the extreme right forces represented by Hansen, a single national party. Howard, the current prime minister, opposed the influx of Asian immigrants in the 1980s. In an interview with Australia Weekend the other day, he said that he opposed 1988 to absorb Asian immigrants quickly. Now his views have changed. He said that time has proved that his views at that time were wrong.

The initial reaction after the announcement of the new immigration plan is positive. Australian and western journalists in the press gallery of the Australian Parliament Building believe that Australia was established by immigrants, and its prosperity cannot be separated from immigrants. (Li Jingwei)