Here we are into a New Year and it is about time that
we should recognise that today's Australia is a diverse
and multicultural nation with a rich cultural
heritage that goes beyond its British origins.

So many Australians were born overseas. Have a parent who
was born overseas and who speak a language other than
English at home. Many feel a sense of pride in the
country's achievement and its unique identity totally separate
from the United Kingdom.

We need to acknowledge the feelings of Australians towards the
UK's role in this country's history because it varies widely
and it is important to recognise that Australia's history is
a complex tapestry of different experiences and perspectives.

Of course to some Australians, the relationship with the UK
will always remain strong. But that doesn't mean that we
should criticise other Australians for not feeling the same
way. We should be able to acknowledge both positions.

We should not judge a nation at the worst of its history but
by how it overcomes that history and by its vision for
the future. That's why education and discussion is key.

No culture or way of life even one as strong and good as
Australia's is set in stone.

Countries are constantly adapting to a changing world and
changing demographics. Adaptation can be positive or
destructive as we've seen recently in America. We can't
take it for granted. We must stand up for it.

I'm starting to sound like a broken record. There will
always be problems and challenges but as stated earlier they
can only be solved by people being aware and thinking
about them.

Dear Banjo,

Thank you for broadening this discussion.

There are numerous false narratives that are being advanced
by mainstream media, by politicians and political parties
that influence people. As we've seen recently in the US -
trying to get rid of fact-checks won't help things.

With a coming election looming this year in this country
we can expect things will only get worse. There will be
even more attempts at political scoring.

When people and parties purposefully foster divisian
within Australian society. When they promote misleading
media content, make false accusations,, stir up moral
outrage wherever they can regardless of whether they are
dealing with genuine issues and with no regard who
it damages along the way. Be it regarding national
identity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation,
place of birth, wealth or lack of it.

When people are prepared to sink so low. When people are
prepared to weaponise an issue to appeal to the worst in
human nature things seriously need to change

American lawyer David E. Springer said:

"At all times, vigilance if the price of liberty.
We must remain vigilant because while it might be
us today, it will be some other group down the road
20 years from now. The measure of our society over
history is our fidelity to our principles. We must
remind our government and our people to remain faithful
to those principles or otherwise our society, like so
many in the past, will be swept on the dust heap of history".

As Australians, we can become the Australians we aspire to
be and create the Australia we aspire to live in.

The proponents of the mythical multiculturalism are usuallys those living comfortably at society's expense quite disconnected from that world !
Take Foxy for example. My guess is she is on generous Public Service (beefed-up) Superannuation in a nice quiet suburb & her only experiences with normal society are from the Media.

Indyvidual,

I'm retired.

I'm a wife, mother, and grandmother.

My career has spanned over several continents.

What about yours?

My career has spanned over several continents.
Foxy,
Sounds impressive when you write it like that but judging by the content of most of your posts it hasn't done much to open your eyes. I'd have thought someone with so much exposure & opportunity to learn from all around the place you'd have a far less rose-coloured outlook.
Most people aren't "against" multiculturalism, they are rightly & justifiably concerned about the faux multiculturalism the ignorant West is pedalling.
Why is multiculturalism always a white thing ? As far as I'm aware White society has done way more to give multiculturalism a go yet this is mostly taken for granted or deemed insufficient.
What non-white countries can boast as many White & other immigrants successfully integrated into their society ? Any outstanding success stories as they are expected from Australian society ?