From European settlement in 1888, child convicts were occasionally sent to Australia where they were made to work. Child labour was not as excessive in Australia as in Britain. With a low population, agricultural productivity was higher and families did not face starvation as in established industrialised countries. Australia also did not have significant industry until the later part of the 20th century when child labour laws, and compulsory schooling had developed under the influence of Britain. From the 1870s Child labour was restricted by compulsorry schooling. COUNT 4
QSN1 In 1888 what country were child convicts sent to the most? ANS1 Australia QSN2 What restricted the 1870s Child labour in Australia? ANS2 compulsorry schooling QSN3 Was child labour rampagnt in Australia? ANS3 Child labour was not as excessive in Australia QSN4 When did industrailization take off in Australia? ANS4 20th century