Australia has a refugee policy best described by the often used phrase "Stop the boats". Considered by the right leaning members of it's society as preventing illegal arrivals, neither side of politics cares to point out the truth.
A boat full of refugees arriving on Australia's shores has every right to apply for refugee status. As a signatory to the United Nations charter there is an obligation to do so.
The Australian population is held hostage by the last vestiges of a racist mentality, perpetuated by the baby boomers and those who are older.
Finally I have proof and here's how it came about.
My brother was visiting our parents in the largest retirement home Australia has to offer - Queensland. They are self funded retirees living in an enclave for the well to do, surrounded by fellow Liberal party supporters.
During breakfast for 30 of their closest friends, the conversation turned to South Africa and the flight of the white population. It was agreed that these "refugees" should be openly accepted into Australia.
My brother, to his credit, asked what the difference was between people fleeing war in Afghanistan and the escalating crime in South Africa.
The answer? Two words, straight to the point.... "They're white".
On a purely factual basis you could well argue that given Australia's participation in the War in Afghanistan. We helped created that refugee situation. So there is a responsibility to those dispossessed.
Apart from boycotting a bit of cricket, South Africa's situation was not our creation. Generally speaking they are trying to leave one rich white enclave for another.
Priority of conscience in a thinking mind leans towards those in greatest need with the least ability to help themselves.... But that's not how the rich think.....
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