Evaluate the impact of increased immigration on either Australia or New Zealand following the Second World War.

The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the impact of increased immigration on either Australia or New Zealand following the Second World War, weighing up the strengths and limitations. In Australia and New Zealand, the number of white migrants reduced and migrants coming from Asian countries significantly increased. Australia and New Zealand became more multi-cultural and there was a growth in new cultural activities. However, racial tensions also increased in both countries as it was clear that assimilation was not always effective. In both countries migrants provided a much-needed labour force for huge government building projects and this significantly contributed to their industrial development. Both strengths and limitations must be clearly indicated but there does not need to be an equal focus on each.