Background of Refugee Rights Political Movement Since 2000‚ both the refugee rights political movement in Australia as a whole as well as the Australian National Committee on Refugee Women (ANCORW) have primarily been focused on key issues such as the differential treatment of asylum seekers based on how they arrived in Australia or apply for protection‚ the Pacific and Malaysian solution‚ the detention of asylum seekers and combating the view that boat arrivals are not ‘genuine refugees’
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Before 1945‚ many people‚ including Australians themselves‚ considered Australia to be nothing more than a British colony whose national identity was virtually the same as the British. During this period of Australia’s history‚ our modes of entertainment‚ food‚ fashion‚ sporting culture and our social values and attitudes were largely dictated by British culture. One of the most significant changes to have taken place in Australian society since the end of WWII‚ has been its drift towards American
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identity? It is how Australians are seen someone else perspective‚ who is not from Australia. But this person’s perspective can also be related to a stereotypical type in films. Although “Red Dog” and “Australia” are set in the bush they still realistically portray Australian identity‚ even though the city life is marginalised. In both of these movies‚ mateship‚ and egalitarianism are both privileged in these films. ‘Australia’ is based on a true story about a half blood aboriginal boy who is a part of
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Many historians would say that Australia was a very united country in the effort to win World War I. But this has been debated many times‚ due to the fact that many Australian people were against war in itself and didn’t believe they should fight in a war that wasn’t even theirs. The onset of war had many negative effects on Australia and therefore it wasn’t as united as it should have been. The conscription debate also didn’t help unite the country. Both sides were substantially serious in establishing
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Welcome dignitaries‚ new citizens‚ families and friends. Australia is a nation built on diversity; where individuality is valued for the richness it adds to our culture and the skills that enhance our society. To you‚ our newest Australians‚ I extend a warm welcome. You will enrich our nation with your stories and traditions‚ and in return Australia will give you a haven from the terrible things some of you have had to endure at the hands of your fellow humans. We extend the hand of friendship‚ as
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Should Australia accept refugees? During the next few minutes‚ I will be speaking on the topic ‘Should Australia accept refugees?’ Using both fact and visual presentation‚ I will explain and convince you of the truth of this statement. Before we continue‚ let’s first understand the meaning of “refugee.” According to the Macquarie Dictionary‚ a refugee is “one who flees for refuge or safety‚ especially to a foreign country in a time of political upheaval‚ war or persecution.” Refugees
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the continuation within common law of their rights over land which pre dates the European colonisation of Australia. In the absence of an effective extinguishment by the crown‚ this title presents through heritage the original occupants right to possession of their traditional lands in accordance with their customs. The judgement has‚ at long last‚ rejected the "Terra Nullius” bringing Australia in line with remaining common law countries. Eddie Mabo had died of cancer in February 1992 so he was not
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How significant was the impact of World War II on Australia? World War II made a very significant impact on Australia‚ larger than the impact previous wars had made. There were a lot of important changes to the country during the wartime‚ including the attacks and battles coming to Australia‚ the social effects on women‚ and the effects of rationing on the Australian population. Although there was a large impact on Australia‚ other countries were affected a lot more. One of the largest impacts
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Film Critique Essay The film‚ “Australia” (2008)‚ opens with a scenic backdrop as well as information on pre-World War II and its effect on Australia‚ specifically in the northern area. The film then transitions to the issue of Stolen Generations- the attempt of ‘whites’ to send mixed aboriginal children to mission homes on far islands to phase out their culture‚ setting the stage for the many complications and dramatic events in line to take motion. With the main characters of Lady Sarah Ashley
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Refugees are an international issue that can’t be ignored by Australia as it has a legal and moral responsibility towards them. We as Australian in this develop country have the moral responsibly to help those who can’t help themselves and protect and support those arrive on our shores. Legally we need put our difference aside and as a country we need to help make the difference on this international crisis and millions lives under persecution‚ famine and in war. As one of the largest country on
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