Category: Social & Cultural Integration
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Australia, Refugees and the Colonial Hangover in the Asian Century
Australia’s border policies reflect a preference for deterrence over protection, echoing colonial attitudes about belonging. From the White Australia policy to the current offshore detention regime, immigration debates often center on security concerns while masking deeper biases. The reinstatement of harsh detention policies under Prime Minister Rudd in 2013 emphasized punishment rather than refuge. Similar…
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Why I support HCMC’s firm stance against the sex trade (Opinion).
Ho Chi Minh City is strengthening regulations on service businesses to combat prostitution and online sex trade, enforcing accountability at the ward level. Recent inspections revealed significant violations, indicating a systemic issue rather than isolated cases. The city aims to position itself as a safe, family-friendly tourism destination, moving away from being seen as a…
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