If you are disturbed by the current governments purported actions then
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL MEMBER, YOUR ELECTED DELEGATE AND VOICE YOUR CONCERNS..... DO NOT TAKE
NO FOR AN ANSWER.
When you and I (ie the public) delegates power to a political representative, it creates a
reciprocal duty that the politician must use that entrusted power in the sole, exclusive interest of the public.
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Tellingly, new members of Parliament have cautioned against ''Fortress Australia'' in their maiden speeches, making the case for new arrivals and new markets. Clare O'Neil, Labor member for Hotham, described how immigration has ''brought more than 150 cultures'' to Australia peacefully.
Angus Taylor, Liberal member for Hume, said Australia ''must boldly expound and stay true to a narrative that explains the benefits of openness'', which includes a ''generous humanitarian program''.
Clearly, ''Fortress Australia'' bears multiple meanings, whether we think about trade, immigration, or border protection.
But they are all related.
Militarising some of the issues and some of the discourse may not be a constructive development.
It may not help Australia's diplomatic and civil-military relations.
It may not help Australia's openness to trade and immigration, which is vital to continued competitive advantage in the global economy.
But as long as any government continues to treat Operation Sovereign Borders as a military campaign, we should continue to assess its strengths and failures as such.
One would hope militarisation has not been pursued in order to control the flow of information. At the end of the day there are human beings on these boats. Their ''on water'' stories will emerge. It just might be that many have fled countries undeniably at war to join the long list of migrants who have helped build and shape Australia for the long term.
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