75 years since the assisted passage agreement between Malta and Australia was singed

In May 1948, Australia and Malta signed an assisted-migrant-passage agreement, which extended the benefit of subsidised travel costs to over 63,000 Maltese. The peak period of migration to Australia occurred in the mid-fifties and sixties.

The Maltese Community Council of Victoria and the National Archives of Australia are celebrating the 75th year anniversary since the Assisted Passage Agreement for migrants was signed on Saturday the 6 May 2023 - 9:45am to 3:30pm at:

National Archives Victoria Office

Victorian Archives Centre

99 Shiel Street

North Melbourne Vic 3051

During the day, there will be entertainment, formalities, and keynote speakers including Barry York.