Tayla Warner Persuasive Speech

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Good morning everyone. Imagine arriving in a new country, eager to experience its culture and history, only to be greeted by images that barely scratch the surface of its richness. This is the reality for many tourists visiting Australia. My name is Tayla Warner and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to discuss an issue that I believe is crucial for the Australian Tourism Board to change, with you! As I prepared for this speech, I was reminded of a quote by Dr. Mae C. Jemison: "Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.". This quote has motivated me to persuade you to help our world become a better place. Today, I will present my case for why I strongly believe that the Australian Tourism Board should change the images on their feed. By the end of this presentation, I aim to answer …show more content…

This is because The Tourism Board of Australia only publishes animals and landscapes to tourists, disregarding the display of the rich culture and history of our country. Still, we cannot solely condemn tourists for their absence of knowledge. Consider the image you're currently viewing: First Nations people holding a ceremony in Sydney. Unfortunately, similar images are frequently replaced with those of beaches or cute baby koalas resting. Put yourself in the shoes of a visitor, who just arrived in Australia for a vacation and was taking a leisurely walk on a beach. Would you feel disappointed if you discovered that there was so much history and significance in that very spot you're standing in, but all you knew about were the animals and popular photo spots? I bet you would too. For this reason, the Tourism Board of Australia should consider replacing their current images with those that showcase a diverse culture and heritage. While Australia’s Tourism Board may attract numerous tourists, they do so in a deceiving

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