Over the years things haven’t changed all that much
Measured by column centimetres and video footage the Russians are top of the slobs – though likely to be dethroned by Okkers winning infamy by posing naked in culturally important places and loading their capers into social media.
Source: The ‘Ugly Aussies’ rubbishing our reputation in Indonesia – Pearls and Irritations
INDEPENDENT AND Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) members discussed and consulted directly with thousands of everyday Australians from all walks of life during its “people’s inquiry” which ran for well over a year under the title, ‘ A People’s Inquiring: Exploring the case for an Independent and Peaceful Australia. What are the costs and consequences of Australia’s involvement in U.S.-led wars and the US-Alliance? What are the alternatives?’
Source: Verdict of groundbreaking ‘people’s inquiry’ presented in Parliament
This is Australia
Racial profiling for many is part of their daily life, say Australians of African background, particularly for young men. Media reports highlighting young offenders of African appearance has impacted many young peoples’ ability to be in public spaces with the ease that most Australians would not think to question. Joseph Wan, 25, was born to an Ethiopian mother and Sudanese father in a Kenyan refugee camp and moved with his family to Melbourne in 2004. He is about to graduate with a nursing degree and has been offered graduate nursing jobs. Mr Wan is also pursuing a career in acting has appeared in TV shows such as Neighbours and Mad As Hell. Despite these successes, it’s the daily activities of shopping or taking public transport that make him unsure about his prospects in this country. “I avoid going to the shops a lot because of the general aspect of being profiled,” he said, recalling how security guards single him out.
Source: African-Australian youths tell of prejudice and stereotyping
Some Hong Kong and Taiwan people support the Trump administration’s China policy But experts caution that it’s Congress, not Mr Trump, that is pressuring China Experts say Joe Biden is not expected to present a stark change in US foreign policy on China
Australia’s Taiwan and Hong Kong diaspora ‘conflicted’ about whether they want Donald Trump to win the US election – ABC News
Liberal cabinet minister Josh Frydenberg and Labor rising star Ed Husic have long had each other’s backs.
When Husic was criticised for swearing his oath of office on the Koran, Frydenberg went on radio to defend him. A few years later, it was Husic’s turn. When others in his party suggested Frydenberg had questions to answer regarding his citizenship, Husic – publicly – told them to pull their heads in.
Both men know a bit about not fitting in.
via Josh Frydenberg and Ed Husic: Inside the Labor and Liberal MPs’ unlikely friendship
Why Ultra Conservatives aren’t Real Australians
Australia also had the third highest share of respondents (68 per cent) that said any migrant who had become a citizen was a “real” national, regardless of language proficiency.
Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) were also happy to call migrants who have not become a citizen a “real” Australian – a higher share than most other nations.
With a PhD in economics, Mr Haraco quickly set about starting his own business. He imports food and drinks, deals in real estate, and runs a pizza and billiards parlour.
He works hard to ensure other African-Australians can enjoy the kind of success and prosperity that he and his family have.
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via The African-Australian success stories you’ve probably never heard
Has Fairfax Media been offended or showing position in this nations hierarchy of colour? Reactive Racism, Black Racism is a natural and normal reaction to the celebration of the colonization of Australia and the 200 years of color hierarchy oppression and denial that continues through to today. One wonders why and for whom Fairfax media is reporting this? How very right wing Israeli they sound.
“The hardline Indigenous activist” “The Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance ” “the words “F— Australia”, called for the “decolonisation” of the country.” “Ms Onus-Williams’ comments prompted calls for her to be sacked from the Koorie Youth Council,” “”WAR will not rest until we burn this entire rotten settler colony called Australia, illegally and violently imposed on stolen Aboriginal land at the expense of the blood of countless thousands, to the f—ing ground, until every corrupt and illegal institution of white supremacist, patriarchal, capitalist settler colonial power forced upon us is no more,”
‘Abolish Australia’, says Indigenous group behind ‘invasion day’ rally
Human rights organisation Amnesty International has published a report showing 86 pc of Australians would welcome refugees.
The face of Monga Khan, a cameleer who was granted an exemption from the White Australia policy, is being used to provoke discussion about national identity
Source: Artist Peter Drew challenges idea of what a ‘real’ Australian is – video | Culture | The Guardian
An Australian invention to reduce marine pollution is set to go global after becoming a viral sensation, attracting more than 120 million views online.
An Aboriginal elder performs a special dance with his granddaughter for her graduation.
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says at least 20 Australians have been killed fighting alongside terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq, and warns that the Islamic State group is using Australians on the frontline as “cannon fodder, bombers and propaganda tools”.
Senator Brandis said the number of Australians killed had risen in recent weeks and that Western recruits were being duped into thinking they were an important part of a religious crusade.
Around 70 Australians are still believed to be fighting in the Middle East while another 20 have returned home.
Among those fighting is Sydney man Mohammad Ali Baryalei, who has been accused of masterminding a plot to kill random members of the public in Sydney and Brisbane, and had recruited dozens of Australians to fight with extremist groups in Iraq and Syria.
There were reports that he had been killed in Syria, but Vice Admiral David Johnston last month said the Australian Defence Force believed it was less than likely that he was dead.
The Government recently introduced a raft of legislation aimed at stopping would-be jihadists from travelling to the Middle East.
The Foreign Fighters Bill passed Parliament in October, making it illegal to travel to areas declared as terrorist zones, without a specific humanitarian or family purpose.
Australians found to be illegally visiting the region could face up to 10 years in prison.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop used provisions under the recently passed Bill to declare it an offence for Australians to visit the Al-Raqqa province in Syria without a legitimate reason.
Ms Bishop said the province was Islamic State’s de facto capital, and said the terrorist organisation directed many of its operations from the banned region.
“I have today declared Al-Raqqa province an area where a listed terrorist organisation is engaging in hostile activity,” Ms Bishop told Question Time last week.
“This now makes it an offence under Australian law to enter or remain in the province of Al-Raqqa without a legitimate reason.”
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