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Aussie PM passes on question on Macedonian recognition
Monday, 25 August 2014
Australia is an immigrant country and multiculturalism is at the heart of the Australian story, said the country’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott this week at an ethnic press conference in Melbourne, but admitted the backsides of his government regarding the section 18C of the Race Discrimination Act and the name issue of Macedonia, Yunanistan's Neos Kosmos newspaper reads.
Answering questions accompanied by the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews, the Australian leader had exposed his support of an expanded export-oriented education system, and explained the guiding principles of his foreign policy, proposing a tougher stance on terrorism. However, he also indicated that migrants should be prepared to bear the costs of bringing to Australia their elderly parents.
When confronted with the journalist’s question on why Australia does not recognize Macedonia with its own constitutional name, as some countries have done, the prime minister did not presented the press with a precise answer.
"It's a long time since I turned my attention to fyr of Macedonia as we used to call it in those days. Our natural predisposition is to call countries what they wish to be called, in some instances, for reasons of international diplomacy, we don't follow the general rule. I'm going to pass on that question. I'll come back to you", said Mr. Abbott.
He also praised his countries achievements in terms of the benefits multiculturalism brings.
"I want people to join the team, but there is no Australian test, and the whole point of multiculturalism is to allow people to join the team in their own way and at their own pace," Mr. Abbott said at the conference.
"Except for the indigenous people every single Australian is a migrant, or the descendant of migrants. We should always remember that, particularly when questions are raised about integration and attachments. While those who were born here never had to consciously opt for Australia, every single person who comes here has deliberately, consciously, willingly opted for Australia, he or she has voted with his or her feet for Australia," he added.]
Australia should stop pussyfooting and recognize Macedonia as Macedonia.It has sided with the greeks simply because of the mighty vote.You are who you identify as not what someone else thinks of you.
Fyrom is not a name but a nonsensical and derogatory name.If you could call it a name.The greek govt insisted on fyrom being called the fyrom in the un.How insulting.
Monday, 25 August 2014
Australia is an immigrant country and multiculturalism is at the heart of the Australian story, said the country’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott this week at an ethnic press conference in Melbourne, but admitted the backsides of his government regarding the section 18C of the Race Discrimination Act and the name issue of Macedonia, Yunanistan's Neos Kosmos newspaper reads.
Answering questions accompanied by the Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews, the Australian leader had exposed his support of an expanded export-oriented education system, and explained the guiding principles of his foreign policy, proposing a tougher stance on terrorism. However, he also indicated that migrants should be prepared to bear the costs of bringing to Australia their elderly parents.
When confronted with the journalist’s question on why Australia does not recognize Macedonia with its own constitutional name, as some countries have done, the prime minister did not presented the press with a precise answer.
"It's a long time since I turned my attention to fyr of Macedonia as we used to call it in those days. Our natural predisposition is to call countries what they wish to be called, in some instances, for reasons of international diplomacy, we don't follow the general rule. I'm going to pass on that question. I'll come back to you", said Mr. Abbott.
He also praised his countries achievements in terms of the benefits multiculturalism brings.
"I want people to join the team, but there is no Australian test, and the whole point of multiculturalism is to allow people to join the team in their own way and at their own pace," Mr. Abbott said at the conference.
"Except for the indigenous people every single Australian is a migrant, or the descendant of migrants. We should always remember that, particularly when questions are raised about integration and attachments. While those who were born here never had to consciously opt for Australia, every single person who comes here has deliberately, consciously, willingly opted for Australia, he or she has voted with his or her feet for Australia," he added.]
Australia should stop pussyfooting and recognize Macedonia as Macedonia.It has sided with the greeks simply because of the mighty vote.You are who you identify as not what someone else thinks of you.
Fyrom is not a name but a nonsensical and derogatory name.If you could call it a name.The greek govt insisted on fyrom being called the fyrom in the un.How insulting.
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