Explain The Arguments Against The White Australia Policy

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The early 1900s were significantly racist towards, mainly, anyone who didn’t have white skin. Dear editor, I believe that the White Australia Policy is incredibly reflected in racism, discrimination, and exclusion towards non-Europeans. In fact, the early 1900s displayed the irrational fear that nonwhite immigrants are ultimately immature and racist, this was displayed through the Attorney-General Alfred Deakin. Deakin believed that the non-white Australians were ‘alien’ and this was simply unfair. Thus, I write to you today, to consider the following arguments against the Natal test as well as the White Australia Policy. Alfred Deakin, a prominent figure in Australian politics of the 1900s and a massive supporter of the White Australia policy. …show more content…

I do believe that the beliefs of Alfred Deakin caused communities to be torn apart and individuals to be completely ostracized. It is critical that we recognise the harm done by these policies and seek to create a society that is more inclusive and equitable as we face the realities of the past. As we learn from the past, let's make a commitment to breaking down barriers, celebrating diversity, and promoting harmony. We can only fully achieve the promise of a just and fair Australia for all of its citizens by rejecting the legacies of prejudice and discrimination that were caused by the White Australia Policy and Alfred Deakin. I believe this is a significantly better option. Now, Australia is advertised a lot about being multicultural and accepting but during the 1900s the dictation test, known as the Natal Test, was a form of exclusion upon non-Europeans. It consisted of a male speaker who said words in English and whoever sitting the test had to write the words in any given European language like, Latin, French, or Italian. This was discriminatory in every way and exceptionally unfair to whoever sat the test as they had a slim chance of

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