These proceedings of a 1982 symposium on Scandinavian emigration in Australia include presentations on three general topics: field work conducted in Australia and New Zealand in 1980-82; research progress; and Australian immigration policy. The presentors and their papers are: (1) Hans Norman, "The Emigration to America from the Nordic countries"; (2) Anthony Griffiths, "Australian Immigration"; (3) Olavi Koivukangas, "Scandinavians in Australia: A General Review"; (4) Ulf Beijbom, "Scandinavian Emigration to Australia and New Zealand: A Preliminary Report"; (5) Olavi Koivukangas, "Field Work in Australia, February 9-April 30, 1981"; (6) Ivo Holmqvist, "Field Work in New Zealand and Australia, June 4-August 8, 1981"; (7) Allan T. Nilson,"Field Work in Australia, November 10, 1981-February 6, 1982"; (8) James L. Sanderson, "New South Wales, Australia, Progress Report, February 1982"; (9) Sten Almqvist, "Swedish Pioneers in Australia: A Summary"; (10) John S. Martin, "Ethnic Identity and Social Organization in the Scandinavian Communities in Melbourne 1870-1919"; (11) Mark W. Garner, "Language Use and Ethnicity among the Swedish Community"; (12) Anthony Griffiths, "The Finns in Bunyip"; (13) K.J. Battarbee, "From Finnish Farms to Australian Mines: A Research Proposal"; (14) Peija Ilpola, "Multiculturalism in Australia"; and (15) Jan Reksten, "Australian Immigration Policy." (KH)