The White Australia Policy was a law that restricted immigration to only white settlers, usually British migrants. It was introduced because politicians wanted Australia to represent a single British identity. The White Australia policy was uncompromising in allowing non-white people to enter Australia. It was only after the Second World War that the White Australia policy was relaxed somewhat, allowing refugees from Europe such as Greeks and Italians to enter Australia. Although the White Australia policy at the time was still steadfast in only allowing “white looking” refugees to settle in Australia. During World War II, Australia was threatened by attacks from the Empire of Japan. Australian cities were destroyed as a result of the deployment of bombs by the Japanese Air Force. Australia could do almost nothing to stop the dangerous attacks due to the limited number of soldiers, so it was decided that Australia had to “populate or die”, only then did people start to realize that multiculturalism can be the key to survival. Although the White Australia Policy was significantly relaxed, it was not until 1973 that the White Australia Policy was finally abolished by Whitlam Labor