The 'miracle' of Australia's migration story

Immigration built Australia. Since the 1830s, when free settlers began to outnumber convicts in the colonies, some 12 million migrants have come to Australia, shaping the country's economy, culture and identity. These days, Australia is seen as one of the world's great multicultural success stories yet our relationship with newcomers has often been uneasy. Guest: Mark Cully, the author of Waves of Plenty: Immigration and the Making of Australia , published by Black Inc. Producer: Jackie Dent