Multicultural Australia and Immigration Studies

A rich study of social and cultural factors related to the evolution of a multicultural Australia

Multicultural Australia and Immigration Studies (MAIS), produced by the Department of Home Affairs Library, is a bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts a wide range of media on all aspects of Australian immigration and multicultural issues from 1988 onward.

Source documents include books, book chapters, journal articles, selected newspaper articles, government documents, conference papers, research reports, theses and multimedia.

Collection Highlights

  • Extensive coverage of current and historical information sources
  • Ideal for researchers, students and teachers seeking broader understandings of the social and cultural factors that shape our diverse Australian population, from the personal to the public
  • A focus on fresh aspects related to immigration and emigration, ethnicity, racism, education, migrant health, welfare and social services, access and equity, refugees, population studies and more
  • Dedicated to content from and about Australasia, with articles by scholars worldwide
  • Updated regularly

Key Subjects

  • Multiculturalism
  • Human rights
  • Racism
  • Cultural diversity
  • Access and equity
  • Immigration policy
  • Refugees
  • Asylum seekers

Product Details

  • Records: 53,000+
  • Intended for: Specialist researchers, Academic
  • Coverage: 1988-2020