After World War II, even as immigration from other countries expanded dramatically, English citizens had almost unrestricted entry into Australia. Arthur Calwell, Minister for Immigration, wanted nine out of ten new immigrants to be British. The majority of England-born migrants received assisted passages until the scheme was abolished in 1982.
In 2006 the English were still the largest group of overseas-born in Victoria, with over 3% of Victorians born in England. Community members were mainly employed as professionals, managers and administrators, and many worked in manufacturing and in the ‘property and business services’ industry. The vast majority of England-born immigrants were Christian; 44% were Anglican, 12% were Catholic and 4% belonged to the Uniting Church.
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