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A possie in Aussie
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At least one interesting article a day about migrants, more and less marginalised:
news, political comment, discussions about racism and human rights - with humour
- Author: Nayano Taylor-Neumann
- Listed in: Politics Society
- Tags: humor human rights migration refugees racism work visas
Recent Posts
Father Christmas granted Business Visa (subclass 456)
Today is not only Sunday Funday, but also the last Sunday before Christmas. This is a news item from last year, but as a recurring event, I believe it still has relevance today. Enjoy! (The Possie will be on holiday from now until January 11 2010) ...
Sudanese AFL rookie becomes a Kangaroo
Majak Daw, who came to Australia from a refugee background, is the first player of Sudanese origin to be recruited in the AFL rookie draft. He was recruited by North Melbourne with its first-round pick (which seems to mean he is very good – I think...
The media, not the Immigration Department, panics international students PR
A report in the Sydney Morning Herald Visa review may ’spark panic’ is, surprise surprise (!) itself sparking panic among international students in Australia. Google that headline, and the majority of hits are in Chinese –reflecting the...
Unanimous: international students need better conditions
The Senate Committee Report ‘Inquiry Welfare of International Students’ has been released. The report does not directly address the issue of attacks on students, and does not agree with suggestions that many of the attacks on Indian students ...
Opposition OUTRAGED by heat
The latest news from Christmas Island: Christmas Island’s detention facilities reached their capacity of 1,400 regular beds last Thursday, and now about 60 asylum seekers are now being housed in tents.. Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Mo...
An asylum Christmas carol to sing while you shop
An Asylum Christmas Carol, originally written in the Howard/Ruddock era. Who knew we would need to dust it off once more? Here it is, with some minor changes, for your enjoyment on this Sunday Funday. Happy shopping! “I saw three ships come sai...
