A great and
immediate initiative from Georgette following the appeal in today’s
newsletter”.
I just phoned the
PM’s parliamentary office, and received a very positive response from his
PA. I focussed on the parochial nature of the general populations of PNG,
and how they will probably have very little understanding of world affairs and
politics. I mentioned that I have lived in PNG, and understand their fear
of ‘strangers’ – that’s why they had 700 different languages on that moderately
sized island!
I pointed out that
there is no humane and viable solution other than bringing the refugees here to
safety to Australia, the most multi-cultural society on Earth – where we have
learned to absorb and benefit from cultural ‘differences’.
I mentioned the cost
to Australia taxpayers, over the years of detention offshore. I said we
could spend our resources far more effectively by bringing those refugees
here. The woman listened, responded, and undertook to definitely pass on
my message to the PM, and thanked me for taking the trouble to call. I think a
phone call can register more effectively than an email, for those who have the
time (and unlimited STD calls on their plan!)
Cheers,
Georgette
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