James, many Chinese have taken over small farms mainly agricultural where the locals no longer want manual work.
They won shops and many businesses in some areas but all are welcomed into the community, but that is an Australian trait, do well and you will become one of us.
We are a nation of immigrants starting in 1788 and still counting.
Lord Mayor of Melbourne some years ago was Chinese, very popular and did a great job, far better than the dozey head female we currently have.