The man who changed Australia's immigration policy

Albert Jaime Grassby, AM (12 July 1926 – 23 April 2005) was an Australian politician who served as Minister for Immigration in the Labor Whitlam Government. He completed reforms in immigration and human rights, and is often known as the father of Australian "multiculturalism".

Shadow Immigration Minister Nicola Roxon (L), former Immigration Minister in the Whitlam government Al Grassby Source: (AAP Image/Alan Porritt)