Destination Australia: The Migrant Experience Since 1788 - Who'll Do the Dirty Work? (30-Day Rental)

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The arrival of more than three million people since World War Two has provided a vast labour force. Some of these migrants have struck it rich, but many have been the first to suffer in times of recession, from union neglect and exploitation in low-skilled work areas.

(1985, 11 mins) A co-production of Film Australia and the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.

© National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.