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"We ask migrants to check much of their baggage at the front door"

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(OUR IDENTITY and THEIRS) That we as Australians have changed slowly over time but still keep our core values of "fit in or get out" "The fact we managed this in the past so we can do it again ... at least they were Christian; at least we had something in common." In this quote it say " At least we had something in common" this implicitly states that we look for the differences and similarities with in the migrants but we [Australians as a whole] prefer to have more similarities the differences when we integrate our immigrants into Australian society. As Australians we have implemented many different cultures into our society "Their bowl of pasta becomes our national dish. Eventually they have become us"

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Interwoven: Infers that cultures have become one in Australia.

Indivisible: Infers that it is hard to tell whether you are Australian or not because our country is multicultural in this day and age due to the fact that our country is made up of 199 nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.

Invading Hordes: Suggests that a large group of migrants were arriving in Australia though they had restrictions put against them.

Scalding Introduction: Infers that the migrants had a distressing and intense introduction into Australia's society.

Contradictory: Suggests that Australians opinions on the migrants were indecisive.

Our Identity & Theirs: Over the past 60 odd years through the acceptance of migrants we have adapted to their values and ideologies

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Jessie, general perspective of Australia

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Jessie, general perspective of Australia

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A majority of Australians believed that the migrants were a burden at the beginning of their arrival, the Australians then came of realise that they did contribute to the "great Australian way of life". Australia then began to have a "growing acceptance" and "support" for multiculturalism. Many Australians had various opinions on migrants, some for and some against migrants.

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Over the years, Australian's have come to realisation that you can't call people wogs or dagos simply because of their race. We recognised that if migrants fit and don't act as a burden then they've earnt it - "We Appreciate our Migrants - If They Earn It".

A study conducted by The Immigration Nation Report and the Mackay Report research papers finds that more than 60 per cent of people agree Australia should be a multicultural society and that society is richer because of migrant influence. Controversially, it is said to believe that Australian's no longer see new migrants in the employment market. Therefore, demonstrating the many attitudes and values that have changed over the years (the Pendulum Effect).

From a migrants perspective, it is apparent that most migrants have this desire to 'fit in'. They want a job, they want acceptance and they appreciate what the country offers them

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The Australian perspective not only was different in the population at the time, but also changed over time. Initially, the Australian population was very fearful of the migrants. They were worried that the migrants would flood us and tarnish our nation. This was one of the justifications for the White Australia policy. Later on, as Vietnamese Refugee migration began, ending the White Australia policy, the Australian population, seeing the similarities they shared with the Vietnamese were happy to have these immigrants.

Additionally, due to the hard working nature of the Immigrants, Australians were happy to accept them into their culture, not fearing that they would be a burden on Australia. Further down the track, and into the modern day, the Australian perspective has started shifting back regarding Muslim immigrants. These views were reflective of those that the Vietnamese migrants initially experienced upon arrival. The SBS published 'The Immigration Nation' in 2011, comprising of multiple surveys and reports, classified the Australian migrant perspectives into 4 views: 'Room for More' (Favorable views towards immigration), 'On our terms' (Favorable view as long as they are going through right procedures), 'Fear of the Foreign' (Concern about the cultural differences) and 'Under No Circumstances' (No immigration at all). 'Under No Circumstances' made up almost a quarter of the Australian view, showing a shift back towards the pre-war White Australia views.

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The initial perspectives on Vietnamese migrants was one of pure racism and disgust; the constant segregation and incessant bombardment of racial insults was the epitome of intolerant prejudice. For example, at the beginning of the article, the author states how Australians referred to migrants as wogs, dagos, slopes, slanty-eyeds, the yellows, the balts, the lebs, the curry-munchers and towel heads. In present day society, racial perspectives are still prevalent, however, a small minority opposed to a dominant ideology. After the Vietnamese Migrant Crisis in which Malcom Fraser announced that migrants are welcomed into Australia, Australian citizens finally accepted that foreigners would come to live there. However, Australians only subtly tolerated them and subliminally sought segregation and isolation from them. As time progressed and Australia's cultural diversity increased, it is stated in the text that 60% of people agreed Australia should be a multicultural society. Acceptance adapted into appreciation as more migrants offered opportunity and were viewed less as opposing competitors but as allies in the employment market. The vast majority of Australians are accepting of migrants, as long as they assimilate and adopt the Australian culture.

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"Australian culture has invariably given way to acceptance, then to appreciation"

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"We are also quick to distinguish between means of arrival"
"Australians today are less likely to support asylum seekers"

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Although Australia had a growing support for multiculturalism, some believed it was a "Phase" Australia was going through and was "One we didn't like". Australia had a fear of invasion or to be "taken over" by the migrants that were flooding in.

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Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, studies have shown the Australia's support and compassion towards asylum-seekers has continued to ebb away.

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Australia was only interested in migrants if they were to contribute. Australia had no interest in taking migrants if they were just going to be a burden and not work to live here. Australia was interested in the hard workers and intelligent people who can help lift and contribute to the economy in Australia.

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The idea that australians no longer see new immigrants as competitors in the employment market shows that the citizens views on foreign citizens has evolved over time.

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"New arrivals can expect a withering initiation" an unwelcoming arrival for the Australians

"Whenever the next wave arrives" talking about the migrants as objects

"Spoil our fragile state" They will ruin what we have made, the will ruin the reputation of Australia. "The land of opportunities"

"Protect what we've got and a resistance to change" Australians turning against migrants because they are scared of the change that migrants bring with them

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Australia didn't really like the idea of multiculturalism, most of Australia liked the mono cultural society it was.  In the PDF Source a quote said that "Just a quarter a century ago, an early Mackay report suggested the term multiculturalism had barely an currency. It was an experiment. A phase we were going through. And it was one we didn't like." however today we are more accepting of the idea, multiculturalism and even promote it, to some extent. In the PDF Source it said "report research papers finds more than 60% of people agree Australia should become a multiculturalism society and that society is richer because of migrant influence."

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After a hard and difficult beginning for new migrants, the Australian culture slowly but surely accepted and appreciated the involvement of migrants within the economy and everyday life within Australia.

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Something that I found interesting was the statistic regarding the amount of the Australian population that held the 'Under No Circumstances' view. This would have been equivalent to close to 5 million

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"Delineates four distinct, and roughly equal, segments of the population in terms of attitudes towards immigrants"
- Room for the more
- On our terms
- Fear of the foreign
- Under no circumstances