Slavery in Australia has existed in various forms from colonisation in 1788 to the present day. British settlement relied heavily on convicts, sent to Australia as punishment for crimes and forced into labour and often leased to private individuals.
Slavery in Australia has existed in various forms from colonisation in 1788 to the present day. British settlement relied heavily on convicts, sent to Australia as punishment for crimes and forced into labour and often leased to private individuals.
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