Arthur Calwell
AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 18962.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Arthur Calwell was an Australian politician and a prominent figure in the Labor Party, known for his commitment to immigration and social justice, and for advocating for individuals like Peter Melocco during the challenging times of World War II.
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Arthur Calwell was a strident advocate of White Australia, often in explicitly racist terms.
Tony Abbott recalls a whiter Australia than I do. Menzies rejected his version, as do many LiberalsAustralia· 2026-08-02
Labor’s second-term landslide this year was achieved with a primary vote of just 34.6 per cent, well below the levels that prevailed during the party’s three heaviest postwar defeats under Arthur Calwell in 1966.
Labor can win a parliamentary vote on female MPs aloneAustralia· 2025-11-14
Arthur Calwell was the Minister for Immigration who warned that without immigration, the future would be uncomfortable and brief.
Plan Marta: la odisea de las 815 chicas que envió la España franquista para inocular vida en Australia | Noticias de Galicia
Spain· 2025-08-03
Arthur Calwell was one of the top politicians who intervened for Peter Melocco's release from internment.
Melocco brothers’ artwork featured in new bookAustralia· 2025-03-28
