...Geography Assessment Task: Written Report Australia in its regional and global contexts Migration Introduction Australia is a nation built on the process of international migration. According to the 2011 Census, over a quarter of Australia’s population was born overseas. This indicates that migrants play an important role in Australia’s population growth and the nation’s development. The large proportion of migrants also broadened the cultural diversity in Australia. This report will briefly outline the nature of migration in Australia, the role played by government and non-government organisation (NGOs) in migration, treaties and agreements related to migration, advantages and disadvantages of migration, and social justice and equity...
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...Research Proposal on Refugee issues in Australia Name Instructor Task Date 1. Introduction. Refugees who are defined as people that are residing outside their countries of origin have a different reason for their migration to other countries. Sometimes referred to as asylum seekers, the individuals commonly seek refuge in other countries as they flee from harsh economic social and political conditions present in their countries of origin. Since time immemorial, Australia has had international obligations to protect the refugee’s rights starting from how they arrive to where they arrive. The Australian government is internationally obliged under different treaties that ensure that the human rights of the refugees are respected as well as protected. According to (Phillips & Spinks, 2013, p.241), the number of refugees that arrive to Australia by boat is approximately 4586. Research question, significance and aims of the research (I) Research questions * What accounts for the high number of refugees that arrive to Australia per annum? * What are the necessary actions, to ensure that the management of refugees and asylum seekers that come to Australia is done in the appropriate manner? * Is there a link between the number of refugees that arrive to Australia per year and the quality of service that the refugees receive from the department of immigration and citizenship? (II) Significance The significance of this study is to: * Examine...
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...Australia has a legal obligation towards asylum seekers and refugees. Australia has a legal obligation towards Asylum Seekers and Refugees as it is a signatory to the UN Human Rights and Refugee Conventions. Furthermore, Australia has a moral obligation based on its membership of the world community. “Australia is one of the 146 signatory countries to the United Nations 1951 Convention and or/ 1967 Protocol relating to the status of refugees”. (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, 2009) According to Australian Human Rights Commission an asylum seeker is someone who has fled their country and applies to the government of another country for protection as a refugee, (Australian Human Rights Commision, 2012) whereas a person is a refugee the moment he or she fulfils the criteria of the convention. As part of signatory countries to the United Nations 1951 Convention they are “obliged to act according to their efforts to allow everyone to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. This right may not be invoked in the case persecutions genuinely arising from non- political crimes or acts of contrary to the purposes and Principles on the United Nations”. (United Nations, 2011) This means that Australia has committed to respect the rights of refugees and to uphold the obligations set out in the treaty. This is in contradiction to the Migration Act 1958, which states, “Australian law requires that asylum seekers who have not been successful in their claims for refugee...
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...At times, it is certain that the majority of refugees seeking the ability to enter our nation are not only treated unfairly, but unethically with some of their most basic human rights being abused. With the significant growth of asylum seekers, it is important that the Australian Government does not overlook this issue, but instead reviews its policies in order to correctly align with the fundamental principles of family unity and refugee protection as stated by the United Nations (UN). Therefore, it must be recognized that many refugees are often mere victims of an underlying system beyond their control and only when governments begin to realise this, will the issue begin to subside. The United Nations (UN) was formed in 1945 shortly after...
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...government on asylum seekers. I hope my speech will keep you on the edge of your seats. Hopefully that will be because you're interested, not because you're trying to get up the nerve to leave. Australia has failed in its duty to comply with international law. Our leaders in government have ignored the basic human rights of some of the most disadvantaged people on this planet. For how much longer will we turn a blind eye and do nothing about this serious issue? Do you know what it feels like to be kicked out from your beloved land and make a journey of over 11,000 kilometres to find out you will be rejected and sent to camps for torture? Australia has a dark past; haunted by racist reform and the notorious dictation test. Since then Australia has been making strides in making a safe and multicultural society. The idea one human being’s life is less valuable than another based on colour is one far too primitive for our modern Australia. And yet the hundreds of displaced people seeking refuge in our great country are thought of as little more than...
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...This report details the extent to how internationally displaced persons are disadvantaged in Australia. Its primary aim is to educate and enlighten about the true aspects of displacement and what Australian institutions are doing about it. Additionally, some measures of support to this group will be suggested that may be brought to attention in the future. In this context, the report’s scope will only take Australian matters into consideration. To support this report, evidence is supplied primarily from literary resources published by various associations and coalitions involved with the support of refugees and asylum seekers. LUKE DO YOUR FINDINGS 2.0 Introduction In Australia, immigration has been a ubiquitous problem, especially in recent...
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...Introduction According to Schweitzer et al (2007) ‘In the 2002-03 program year, Australia granted a total of 12 525 visas under its Humanitarian Program ( Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, 2003). In keeping with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) guidelines, priority was given to the resettlement of people from Africa, with this group comprising 47% of all humanitarian entrants (Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, 2003). Humanitarian immigrants present higher levels of stress and socialisation problems when compared to other migrant entrants (MacLennan, 1997). A significant portion of humanitarian entrants have ran from circumstances involving great violence and exhibit trauma, economic turmoil, loss of family and social networks, and significant breaks from education or work (Kline &Mone, 2003). Refugees tend to have experienced war and famine (Adams et al, 2004) and these experiences have led them to experience substantially trauma, involving physical and mental torture, sexual abuse, and other distressing conditions (Neuner et al, 2004). According to Farwell (2004), experiencing trauma during war and economic troubles leads to their mental turmoil. Experiencing and witnessing violence is connected to an array of various deliberating psychological effects such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (Silove, 2001). Psychological distress related to psychosomatic...
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...Submission Q1. The effect of globalization has resulted in complex economic and social networking among people of the world. One of the main elements of globalization is the movement of people from one area to another area for various reasons. In most cases, people move to more industrialized and peaceful countries in search of better opportunities and safe environments. The 21st century has seen the increased migration of citizens of one state to another, a period termed as the age of Diasporas (Helman, 2007). The research will focus on immigrants, mainly asylum seekers and refugees with particular emphasis on the 72 asylum seekers from Lebanon who perished off the coast of Indonesia while heading to Australia. The research will address the plight of asylum seekers as one the most vulnerable populations. Migration to another country may be voluntary or voluntary. The involuntary migrants include asylum seekers, refugees, returnees ad internally displaced persons (IDPs). The primary cause of this category of people changing their location could be political upheavals, wars, natural disasters and poor states of the economy. The voluntary migrants migrate to other countries in search of employment and new ventures for personal growth. However, the involuntary migrants have multiple psychological, physical and social vulnerabilities due to their experience with violence and oppression. These vulnerable populations are very sensitive to risk factors. They are therefore more likely to develop...
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...resources and contacts listed are intended as a starting point for further learning. WHO ARE CALD STUDENTS? Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students are not international students – they are citizens or permanent residents of Australia. Some are voluntary migrants, while others have entered Australia on a Humanitarian Visa after being a refugee. CALD students come from many countries and represent many cultures and languages. The University of Tasmania currently has significant numbers of students enrolled who come from Chile, China, Korea, Iraq, India, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Zimbabwe as well as small numbers of students from other countries. These students bring with them a vast array of life experiences and useful perspectives on the world around us. Many have fled violent civil wars, religious or political persecution or natural disasters like famine and drought. Many have experienced the worst that human nature can offer, yet bring enthusiasm and optimism to their study and the life of the University. WHO ARE HUMANITARIAN ENTRANT STUDENTS? Humanitarian entrant students are people who have resettled in Australia after being a refugee. They enter Australia as permanent residents and can only access the services available to the general student population. A...
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...people who face it and to the community as a whole. This kind of violence is not just limited to physical exploitation but also involves other forms of violence. The purpose of this paper would be to discuss the Domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities plaguing in Australia. Domestic Violence in Culturally...
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... nostrils. The "epitome of Maori female beauty" was seen as a woman with full blue lips. Those who went without tattoos were seen as persons of “no social status.” Woman’s chin Moko: Ready to marry and bear children Now has speaking rights within extended family or tribe Full leg:Demonstrates movement Arm:Messages related to occupation Warriors and chiefs wore it for battles as a form of intimidation for their enemies.Maori dancers perform rhythmically complex dances with stick instruments Hmong Population (World): Asia China – 4,500,000 (estimate) Vietnam – 558,000 Laos – 316,000 Thailand – 124,000 Burma – 2,656 Western Countries United States – 260,000 France – 15,000 Australia – 1,860 Canada – 640 French Guyana – 1,800 Argentina – 250 New Zealand - 150 Germany – 70 *...
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...itself in the issue of modern day poverty for the best part of the last century as well as the new we currently reside in. In order to improve this issue the church and state must understand the issue and work together in order to decrease the issue of poverty in Australia. The State and the church both involve themselves heavily in this issue, but aid is still needed from both sides to improve their possible responses. Saint Vincent De Pauls is one of the largest charities fighting against the struggle of poverty in Australia. Interviewed to discuss Saint Vincent De Pauls involvement was Robert Leach. Interview questions and response Robert Leach 1. What is your understanding of poverty? Poverty is usually understood as financial deprivation – a severe lack of money or purchasing power. However, this definition of poverty can and should be expanded to include the lack of amenities, living on the margins of society, lack of security, lack of services, homelessness, loneliness, addictions, spiritual poverty (a lack of faith in a loving God) – that is, anything that people should have access to but for some reason are denied that access. 2. How does your description fit into the poverty in Australia? In Australia there are many individuals and households (families) who lack the things many of us take for granted – one or more of the aspects mentioned...
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...“Protection” in relation to Refugees is a concept that has many different faces and has not been conclusively defined. It involves a number of actors and approaches and appropriate protection measures depend on the circumstances and stages of a particular situation facing refugees. According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 2003 Global appeal the UNHCR’s International Protection function as derived from its statute and the 1951 convention relating to the status of refugees has evolved and expanded from what began as a surrogate for consular and diplomatic protection to include ensuring basic rights of refugees and their physical safety and security. The definition adopted at the 1999 International Confederation Of The Red Cross(ICRC) defines the concept of protection to encompass all activities aimed at obtaining full respect for the rights of the individual in accordance with the letter and spirit of the relevant bodies of law; the human rights law, international law, refugees law. Individual organizations and programmes have adopted their own understanding of protection to outline their activities. The InterAction Protection working group, which is made up of a number of non-governmental organizations has come to agreement that “protection” consists of ensuring the fulfillment of basic human rights and enabling human well-being particularly for vulnerable people, such as women, children and displaced people. Protection thus means and includes all the...
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...Australia, which is a relatively high-immigration country and a popular nation to immigrants all around the world. Since ancient time, Australia attracts a mass of immigrants to study or work because of the clean natural environment, biology diversity and rich natural resources, perfect education system as well as the multicultural society (Ehow, n.d.). It should be acknowledged that immigration has played an integral role in Australia’s population increase and economic development (Migration Expert, n.d.). The immigration in Australia has undergone a long-term process. Firstly, indigenous inhabitants have lived in Australia for approximately 40,000 years. On 26 January 1788, a date known as ‘Australia Day’ at present, the Britain’s first...
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...suspicion and horror. A 2006 Australian study found that * nearly 1 in 4 of people felt depression was a sign of personal weakness and would not employ a person with depression * around a third would not vote for a politician with depression * 42% thought people with depression were unpredictable * one in 5 said that if they had depression they would not tell anyone * nearly 2 in 3 people surveyed thought people with schizophrenia were unpredictable and a quarter felt that they were dangerous Some groups are subjected to multiple types of stigma and discrimination at the same time, such as people with an intellectual disability or those from a cultural or ethnic minority. How can we challenge stigma? We all have a role in creating a mentally healthy community that supports recovery and social inclusion and reduces discrimination. Simple ways to help include: * learn and share the facts about mental health and illness * get to know people with personal experiences of mental illness * speak up in protest when friends, family, colleagues or the media display false beliefs and negative...
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