Why Do Chinese Immigrate To Australia
. Many would agree that old prejudices against Chinese have largely given way to general acceptance of Chinese-Australians. The 1850s gold rush attracted many Chinese people to Australia in search of fortune.
These migrants have also been increasingly advantaged in socio. Chinese migration and settlement in New South Wales has a long history. The choices Chinese migrants make about their homes in Australia are significant in shaping Australian cities.
The first group of Chinese labourers 100 adults and 20 boys from Amoy embarked for NSW in 1848.
Anti-Chinese sentiment In the early 1850s many Chinese immigrants came to Australia as indentured labourers working as shepherds rural labourers cooks and gardeners. Yet ongoing debates make clear there is growing discomfort about the Chinese presence in Australia. Over time many adopt Australian practices of housing consumption. Skip to main content.
