Oooh!
History thread!
*vomit*
Policy;
Multiculturalism gained momentum under whitlam govt (72-75), encouraged people with different cultural background to maintain and celebrate their cultural heritage while participating in australian life.
Abolished white australia policy in 72, introducted racial discrimination act in 75. this diversified culture through new foods, music, festivals etc. also made us embrace change, have new and improved attitudes towards tolerance and acceptance, though there was some retaliation eg pauline hanson. promoted equality.
this brought us closer to s.e. asia when accepted indochinese refugees, improved our global image, diversified our culture and removed barriers.
blah.
now.. GEOGRAPHYYY!
discuss strategies (by govt/ngo's etc) to promote reconcilliation.