‘true refugees’ they are granted the approval of a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV). Asylum seekers who arrive “illegally” by boat in Australia are detained in detention centres, where they are detained (without charge and without trial) by Australia’s Immigration, in anticipation of visas for gruelling periods of time. However, it is not illegal to seek asylum in Australia even if arriving by boat (no matter how you arrive). This is specified undoubtedly, as the right to…
On the 25th of April, at approximately 4:30am, Anzacs attempted to conquer Gallipoli. However, this campaign is a prime example of how unsuccessful trench warfare and stalemates are. Slow fighting methods and poor living conditions within the trenches made multiple attempts by the Anzacs to end stalemates unsuccessful during the Gallipoli campaign. Trench warfare meant an adjustment was needed in the way troops fought, also it caused the troops to experience poor living conditions and exposure…
The refugee crisis is a severe and ongoing issue across the world that has sent millions fleeing from their home countries, a situation that has stirred up controversy in the United States over the past few years. Some argue that allowing refugees from violence-ridden countries such as Syria is a serious threat to our country’s security and doing so is more trouble than it’s worth. Others claim that the US has to stick to its values and remain a safe-haven for refugees and migrants, and that…
. Resettlement involves the selection and transfer of refugees from a state to a second or third state where protection has been sought and has agreed to admit persons as refugees with permanent resident status. The state always provides protection against reimbursement and provides a resettled refugee and his / her family or dependents with access to rights similar to those of nationals. David Fitzgerald analyzes this complex phenomenon of assimilation from the point of view of the sociology of…
Immigration between 1900-1914 is a crucial point in Canada’s growth in population today. It all had pros and cons to this topic because, of the reasoning’s for immigration. This research report will give an idea of how immigration was conveyed and how various individuals with different ethnic groups were or were not approved to live in Canada’s regions. The 1900’s immigration consisted of many plans from Canada’s prime minister of the time, Wilfred Laurier and his assistant Clifford Sifton. Mr.…
The native culture of Australia includes a large number of resistances the oceanic continent before the arrival of the white man. However, all that rich culture is doomed to survive in stocks in which its people are destined to extinction because of the white man. Aboriginals have lots of special natures, ethics and culture which are most valuable for them. These include sacred paintings which have been obtained from the past generations. Aboriginal people introduce themselves and their…
Warsan Shire says, “No one leaves home unless a home is the mouth of a shark.” Refugees are people who are leaving their country to escape civil war and natural disaster, or because of religious persecution. Most immigrants come to the US to escape poverty, oppression, and to get better opportunities for themselves and for their children. No one wants to leave their home country, family, and friends, but sometimes it is dangerous to stay in their home country. When immigrants and refugees arrive…
Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence is a book written by Doris Pilkington. That story is concerned with the journey of three young Aboriginal girls who escape from the Moore River Native Settlement and walk the 1600 kilometers home to Jigalong. The three young girls were taken from their homes in the 1930s and placed in settlements initiated by government policy which forcibly removed half caste children from their Aboriginal families. Soon after their arrival they escape and begin their long journey…
In 2015 the world was battling with the persistent question of ‘Where can the Syrian Refugees go?’ and ‘Who has the available space to hold the increasing number of asylum seekers?’ One response to these questions was that we, as a first world nation, had a responsibility to care for and help those who had nowhere else to go. Followed by then by the people who blatantly said, “We do not want you. You are not welcome. We will not accept your religion. This is not our problem.” Unfortunately, the…
As Australia becomes closer economically and socially with the Asiatic region, ties with western countries are coming under scrutiny questioned. This growing concern has been perceived both within Australia and its’ neighbouring Asiatic countries. With questions as to where Australia’s true allegiance is invested. Historically Australia has always looked to larger countries for logistical and defence support; while looking to establish itself regionally as a dominant cultural and political…