Ozi Batla
'I truly love this country and believe there is a place for everyone, from the First Australians to the most recently arrived. I'm embarrassed and saddened by the lack of compassion a nation of immigrants can show for people just like us, who are not
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Jessica Rowe
'By a twist of fate I was lucky enough to be born in Australia and therefore my family enjoy a safe, happy and prosperous life. I believe all families are entitled to that same opportunity. There is plenty of room and love to go around.' Jessica Rowe
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Katie Noonan
"My ancestors came from far away and made this fierce, beautiful country their home. Now I want to open my arms and heart to new visitors coming here on a similiar journey. Cultural diversity is what makes our Australian tapestry so rich and colourfu
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Mia Freedman
'I've always believed that new arrivals to our shores - however they get here - should be welcomed warmly and with the generosity of spirit Australians are famous for. It's time we cast off any political attempts to demonise brave and vulnerable peop
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Father Bob Maguire
'I know why I'm unreasonably determined to stay in South Melbourne until death us do part. It's because Jim and Annie, my parents, landed at Station Pier, 1923, boat people escaping Scotland's poverty. Migrants all, let us rejoice, more guests are on
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Jessica Rudd
'Australians are a welcoming people. It's sewn into our culture. When I started at a new school I was assigned a buddy. When my family bought a house in a new neighbourhood there was a BBQ. When my husband and I moved to London there were Aussies eve
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