tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post112398470080787676..comments2024-03-29T20:53:35.983+08:00Comments on KTemoc Konsiders ........: A Naughty Australian SenatorKTemochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1124022567962892462005-08-14T20:29:00.000+08:002005-08-14T20:29:00.000+08:00I get your point, but first, in general defence of...I get your point, but first, in general defence of Australkia, the situation has improved. 2nd, in defence of Malaysia, Malaysia does not have a migration policy, unlike Australia. But Malaysia is remiss in some respects, (1) penalising foreign husbands of Malaysian wives (or penalising Malaysian women), (2) over facilitating the intake of Indonesian or Filiino Muslims but making things difficult for others. Malaysia wants to maintain a Malay/Muslim majority, mind you, the same way that Singapore does for Chinese.KTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1124010635054004572005-08-14T17:10:00.000+08:002005-08-14T17:10:00.000+08:00The White Australia Policy was only completly remo...The White Australia Policy was only completly removed in 1973 - barely 30 years ago.<BR/><BR/>Policies are made by politicians - usually according to public opinion of the time. Immigration is not only determined by immigration policy - also look at foreign investment rules. For example, even up to the 1990s, it was very difficult for foreigners to purchase buildings or land in Australia - mainly due to the government wanting to prevent too much japanese investment in Australian real estate.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, my only point is that Australia's immigration policy has, until recently (ie the 2003 Multicultural Policies), had a built in double standard.<BR/><BR/>As, I suppose do most immigration policies - I mean, look at Malaysia!Shiny Blue Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589779416065235119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1124008215209116642005-08-14T16:30:00.000+08:002005-08-14T16:30:00.000+08:00The White Policy disappeared long ago. In general,...The White Policy disappeared long ago. In general, based on my personal experience with many Immigration officers they are very helpful and fair people. As in every department, sometimes you do get one or two funny characters who tried to be difficult.<BR/><BR/>But policies are made by politicians, not public servants. The government policies are reasonable, though they have chnaged from time to time, as to be expected. The problem is that some Australian's impressions with regards to Asian and non-Caucasian migrants have been completely skewered and very misinformed. That's where and when Pauline Hanson rose into power some years ago. That's how some people elected a person like Senator Lightfoot.KTemochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951253039042572381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11109306.post-1123985425207581862005-08-14T10:10:00.000+08:002005-08-14T10:10:00.000+08:00hmmm. I thought there'd always been double standar...hmmm. I thought there'd always been double standards in Australian Immigration law.<BR/><BR/>What with the "White Australia" Policy and everything.<BR/><BR/>Not hating on australia or anything, but just stating fact.Shiny Blue Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589779416065235119noreply@blogger.com