What Contributions have Migrants Made to the Economic, Social and Cultural Development of Australia?

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Migrants have made many contributions to the economic, social and cultural development of Australia. From the government projects such as the snowy mountains scheme to the establishment of the publicly paid television channel SBS; migrants have been one of the main reasons as to why our country's economy has increased immensely. Migrants have developed Australia's society by giving it a good image, educating people and being in the media. Also, because of migrants Australia has been able to experience different custom celebrations, eat a variety of foods from different backgrounds, listen to all kinds of music and examine beautiful art and architecture made by those who came from overseas. Fashion also has a heavy migrant influence. Australia's economy has changed dramatically ...

... further explore what they believe and to expand their options n what religion they would like to practice. What was once a predominately Christian country is now a nation made up of also made up of Buddhist (1.94%), Muslim (1.53%,), Hindu (0.52) and Traditional Australian Aboriginal (0.3%) religions.- (From Religious identification, National Census 2001.) This evidence shows how much Australia has developed religiously through out the years because of migrant influences. Also, many museums such as The Australian museum display various arts and architecture brought by migrants. For. Eg Italian art from the Renaissance period. There is a heavy migrant influence on the way people dress with many choosing to done such garments like the

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