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Chapter 9 Australia

Chapter 9 Australia
February 14, 20202

Refuge #50 True Home

Previously in Refuge #49 Mistrust of The Other: In 1988, Baden Teague tried to reassure his Chinese friends that they were welcomed in Australia. I arrived in Australia in...

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Australian Parliament House
Chapter 9 Australia
February 7, 20202

Refuge #49 Mistrust of The Other

Retired politician Baden Teague speaks of the need for leadership in order for Australia to develop a mature and compassionate immigration policy.

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Chapter 9 Australia
January 31, 20202

Refuge #48 Behind the Picket Fence

Retired South Australian Senator Baden Teague reflects on Australia's immigration policy and multiculturalism.

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Chapter 9 Australia
January 24, 20202

Refuge #47 Asylum Seeker Dental Care

Why extract a tooth that can be saved? Groups try to raise funds for asylum seeker dental care. Seems a pity that Dr A cannot practise in Australia.

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Chapter 9 Australia
January 17, 20202

Refuge#46 the Syrian dentist

In early 2011, Dr A treated people injured in clashes between the Syrian government and protesters. This led to the destruction of his clinic and home.

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