Asian Australians are Australians of Asian ancestry, including naturalised Australians who are immigrants from various regions in Asia and descendants of such immigrants.

Asian Australian history is the history of Asian ethnic and racial groups in Australia who trace their ancestry to Asia. The term Asian Australian, was first used in the 1950s by European Australians who wanted to strengthen diplomatic and trade ties …

However, with the passage of the Migration Act 1958, the White Australia policy began to be phased out and Asian immigration to Australia increased significantly. Today, Asian immigrants from a wide range of countries play an important role in the cultural and economic landscape of …

Jun 27, 2017 · AUSTRALIA is becoming more Asian than European, with Census 2016 data revealing little more than half of its residents — 50.7 per cent — have two Australian-born parents. This is down from 54 per cent in the 2011 census and means second-generation Aussies will soon be a minority.

Jun 23, 2015 · Asian Australians now make up some 12% of the nation's population, with Chinese Australians being the leading group. Indeed, by end-June 2011, there were 391 060 Chinese-born people were living in Australia, 51 per cent more than five years earlier.

Nov 9, 2023 · Cultural diversity, particularly the increasing influence of Asian Australians, has deepened Australia’s connection with Asia. These connections lead to fruitful economic collaborations and...

Asian-Australians have made an enormous contribution to the history of Australia. Here is a small selection of remarkable individuals presented ahead of the 2020 Asian-Australian Leadership Summit.

Asian Australians are Australians of Asian ancestry, including naturalised Australians who are immigrants from various regions in Asia and descendants of such immigrants.

Feb 24, 2021 · Of all overseas-born people in Australia, the Asian-born population made up 40 percent. The proportion of people born in China and India has noticeably increased since 2011, with China and India becoming the second and third largest groups overtaking New Zealand, according to a 2019 report of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

As Australia grapples with its place in the Asia-Pacific region, Asian-Australians are uniquely positioned to bridge cultural gaps. They’re the diplomats who can navigate business deals in Beijing, the chefs introducing Aussies to the delights of Filipino cuisine and the community leaders fostering understanding between different cultural groups.