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MULTICULTURALISM IN AUS﻿TRALIA  **Australia: A Multic﻿ultural Country?** media type="youtube" key="TPelk42k_wU" height="349" width="425" align="center"

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**Australia: A Multicultu﻿ral Identity? or a Multicultural Debate?**

Australia is a very culturally diverse nation. Our National Anthem celebrates our connection with people of other cultures: //'for those who've come across the shore,////we've boundless plains to share'.// The topic of multiculturalism is an extremely contentious issue in Australian culture. Australia is home to a diverse range of cultures that have immigrated over time and their assimilation into Australia (and imprint on Australian culture) has not always been smooth sailing. There have been countless events in history in which issues of immigration and citizenship have fuelled debates concerning the merits of multiculturalism and what it means for the Australian people. Multiculturalism, in all its various facets shapes Australian identity today.

Events such as the Cronulla Riots were fuelled by racial prejudices and stereotypes. What was achieved by fighting?Far right Political Figure Pauline Hanson called for the total abolition of Multiculturalism. Why didn't she succeed?



   **Australia: Understanding and Shaping Values** The national celebration HARMONY DAY is about creating unity and strength between cultures. Everyone has the right to feel happy and safe. WE can all get along. It is important that people participate in Harmony day and show their support in creating a happy, stong community of people, no matter what their religious beliefs, cultural background or skin colour. WE can appreciate and value difference.

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**What do you hope for Australia's cultural future? **

Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people

Living life in peace

You may say that I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one

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