Is it true Australians are all related to criminals and if you move there you automatically get a criminal?
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Times have changed,Australia is now one of the world's leading country in sovereignty and dignity.
993120
OK, maybe we have a *similar* culture but it is NOT the same.  There are so many totally unique things about our country and our Australian-ness that you just couldn't merge us in as another state.  Apart from the constitutional mess, do you really want their health system?  Even though Medicare is a bit or a shamozzle, at least we have it here.  You don't get charged hundreds of dollars for showing up at the emergency ward and you get your drugs subsidised.  Our minimum wage is higher.  \n\nAs for us "going along with everything", that is part of being allies, although I think we should have made a stand about David Hicks and his treatement at that hell hole prison.  It is one thing to stand up against terror, but it doesn't give you the right to take away anyone's human rights without a trial.  I think it is very positive that John Howard has forged some good links with Bush, but I do worry that we do follow a little too blindly sometimes.   I love the USA and would love to visit, but I don't want to be a citizen.  I'm sure that many over there would say the same about Australia but not want to be one of our citizens.  They probably look at some of the things we do and the way we run our country and shudder just as much as we do when we look at their country's politics.
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It's not likely to happen depending on the crime. The person will have to reapply for a Visa and if it was drugs or something else serious, then we won't let them come back. No offense but I think we have enough to deal with already with terrorist cells and our own criminals. Why would you want to bring someone here who was deported for a crime they committed in this country in the first place? I believe in second chances but I'd have to know the circumstances of the crime as well as the charge before I'd even consider telling you HOW to bring them back into our country. Sorry.
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No, it is not.  It is its own country.  Though way back in the day Australia served as a penal colony to the UK.  Just like Guam was to the Philippines.  (Sorry my Asian brethren, just telling it like it is.)
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Depending upon the crime you committed, all states will extradite to other states.  It's part of being one country.  You can fight extradition, but it will cost you quite a bit in legal fees.
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its true ! not just Worcester ! every where in Britain !\n( there are few exceptions here and there )\ni don't what so cool about having no manners!\n( so called Gangstas Wanna BE)\nthey need some kinda program that sends those guys to poorer countries to see how is it to live and then come back here!
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I live in Australia and yes they are super racist!!!  I've lived in UK, Canada and the States and Australia tops them all for racism. \n\nThe thought that this country can't hold anymore people is ridiculous.  Our cities are empty compared to the rest of the world.  Perth only has under 2 million in the whole metropolitan area .. Perth could have at least 12 million easily ... it is so spread out!!\n\nAustralians (and this is generalising, obviously not all like this) tend to hate anyone that isn't australian, be it English, American, Asian, Middle Eastern. \n\nOh and another thing, if you say anything bad about their country ... then you are in for a bollocking, no matter how true it is.\n\nAussies have their head in the sand about lots of things and racism is on of them.  Come and see for yourself .. just make sure you learn to speak with an Aussie accent or you may be subjected to some abuse (it is usually just verbal abuse though).\n\nI welcome anyone that wants to move here .... as long as they do it through the right channels and get checked properly for any anti social backgrounds ...... more the merrier I say ...\n\nPlenty of land here!!
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Australia does have a a relatively large migration program however it is designed in a way that people granted visas are those that will be able to contribute the most to the Australian community (apart from humanitarian visas which are based on UNHCR). Requirements change constantly to reflect the needs of Australia, e.g. there are visas that encourage people to move to regional and low-population growth areas of Australia. \n\nWhether immigrants are caucasian or otherwise is irrelevant - Australia has strict guidelines for English language ability and only supports applications by those that can contribute to the country.
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I believe it does, because most criminals do not buy there guns legally. Criminals will always find a way to get guns, by gun control you just take them away from the people who are defending their homes. Look at Australia for example, gun related violence as went through the rood since they banned guns!
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Your Question has nothing to do with Politics & Government - Its about YOU but I will give YOU an answer.\nI have met people like you abroad and they are usually a pain in the ass.\nI live overseas and the British are highly respected and in any social context  I avoid people like you,as you are an embarrassment.\nIf I had the power and you talked in my presence like this overseas, as you say you do, I would strip you of your nationality and send you to live in a country of that you think is so much better.\nWhy not go to live in Australia.\nBut I am sure you are one of these people who moan about everything yet contribute nothing - lots (too many) of you around.\nAs to your actual Question - "Does it make you Unpatriotic" Yes, but actually no one cares about your silly oppinion, as you are probably half pissed in some bar in Spain.
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I dont understand. Australia is a nice place. There must be a problem with you. Maybe you are going to the wrong places, meeting the wrong people.
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Because Australians are afraid of ending up like the USA. To take a route politically similar to them is seen by a lot of Australians as the first step towards becoming socio-economically like the USA. The majority of Australians do not want such a wide gap between the rich and the poor as they fear the repercussions of increased crime. Compare the murder rate in Australia to the USA.\n\nAdd to that fact that both the Labor Party and the Coalition are both very conservative parties the Westminster system stays.
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Pick an ethnicity and you'll find thieves and fighters. When the show focused on particular groups or areas, it was only one show of many. Another show would focus on another group. I do agree that when noncitizens commit crimes (especially repeatedly) they should be sent back to their home country. However, you want to be very careful about your evidence before you make such generalizations. Even if you observe something, you may not be seeing the whole picture.
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Do you mean IS Australia recruiting foreigners to THEIR active duty military?\nIf so...the Australian Military website is a great place to ASK.\nIt is a legitimate question.\nThey have an awesome Navy.
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Youll be fine if you have a reasonable and nice inspector.  If the inspector is an ass, then you might have some issues (probation, ect...)\n\nWith all the news now a days, its cool to hear people are still coming into this country legally, I comend you and hope it works out for you.  And dont shoplift!
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I know that in Australia if you have had any charges to do with drugs of assault you got no chance, but it may be different in other places.      :-)
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Are you asking if we should send migrants home to their countries of origins if convicted of some crimes in their host countries?\n\nIf that is your question, then I would say - "Definitely Yes!"\n\nWe have our share of criminals, but they are home grown, we can't help but keep them here and simply use the law to deal with them.\n\nIt's like a parents will deal with their naughty boy but still keep him at home.\n\nBut why would you keep someone else's naughty boy at your home when he caused trouble to you while visiting or staying over?  \n\nYou would send them home wouldn't you?\n\nThe same with governments.  We should send criminal homes to their countries of origins and let them be dealt with by their legal system.  Let them eat their prison food paid by their own tax payers.\n\nI think refugees should be given first a temporary asylum visas.  Check background and then be considered for PR.\n\nIf they claimed that their papers are destroyed and their ID cannot be confirmed, well give them the benefit of the doubt but have a clause for repatriation.\n\nI think this is fair ask.\n\nWant to come and live with us, be a useful member of the community.  Want to sit on their bottoms and have plenty of time to act out their crimes, go home!