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a limited information service for researchers, historians and
writers requesting information on the history of Polish immigration
to Australia. The quality, quantity and turn around time of the
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provide accurate information subject to these conditions.
To the other members of the public who may require information,
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the right to refuse. This refusal will be based on internal factors
relating to the Institute at the time the request is made.
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service as it does not have the resources, contacts and networks.
However in the course of providing some form of information service
(see above), it may refer, where this might affect the quality
of the information being provided, again subject to right of refusal,
and based on internal factors relating to the Institute at the
time the request is made.
The Polish Historical Institute in Australia does not provide
any service relating to migration of Poles to Australia. Nor does
it provide any information about migration, citizenship or other
similar issues affecting the Polish community in Australia. Nor
does the Institute have any formal links with either federal,
state or territory Australian governments relating to the same.
Enquiries concerning migration to Australia should be directed
to the Australian Department
of Immigration, Multicultural Affairs.
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