FALL OF SAIGON
Who was the prime minister(1972-1975) who's government's initial measured response reflected domestic anxieties.
Hint: rhymes with cough
GOUGH WHITLAM
By what year had the scale of the Indochinese refugee crisis intensified, particularly due to the “boat people” phenomenon, following the Fall of Saigon?
1977
When was mandatory detention for asylum seekers introduced in Australia? Hint: not 1993
1992
What was the primary goal of Operation Sovereign Borders launched in 2013?
The goal was to prevent boat arrivals entirely.
When was 9/11? (DD/MM/YY)
if u dont get this...ur team goes back to zero fr
11/09/2001
Prior to the 1970s and the shift towards multiculturalism, Australia's immigration policy was commonly known by what name, which limited non-European migration?
A)White Australia Policy B) Commonwealth Control C)Racist People
White Australia Policy
Which Australian Prime Minister replaced Gough Whitlam and adopted a more decisive stance on Indochinese refugee resettlement starting in 1975?
MALCOLM FRASER
Which Minister for Immigration was responsible for drafting and implementing Australia’s 1992 mandatory detention legislation?a) GERRY HAND b) GERRY WHITLAM c) TOM AND JERRY
GERRY HAND
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia when Operation Sovereign Borders was launched?
Tony Abbott
how did the 9/11 attacks affect refugees and migration?
The September 11 attacks led to stricter immigration policies and reduced humanitarian protections.
how many small little children did the world take out of Vietnam before the end of the Vietnam war?
this was in the documentary miss made u watch if u get this wrong u get detention & minus 500.
Up to 3000 children.
What does the statistic that fewer than 2,500 of the 70,000 Indochinese refugees arrived by boat during the Fraser era reveal about the nature of Australia’s resettlement efforts?
-accepted through formal resettlement programs
-more humanitarian
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What is mandatory detention in Australia?
Hint: "READ!" (ms drenoska reference)
Mandatory detention is a policy introduced in 1992 requiring anyone without a valid visa, including asylum seekers, to be detained until they are granted a visa or removed from the country.
How many boats were reportedly turned back under Operation Sovereign Borders between 2013 and 2018?
hint- 1-50
30 boats
The Pacific Solution was Australia’s offshore processing policy introduced in 2001, sending asylum seekers arriving by boat to Nauru and Manus Island for detention instead of allowing them entry. What was one of the criticisms of the Pacific Solution introduced in 2001?
Any of these are accepted: human rights concerns OR poor living conditions OR indefinite detention OR limited access to medical care.
How did the Fall of Saigon affect atttitudes towards non-European migrants?
It increased tolerance towards them, thus increasing migration.
How did changes in Australia's identity after the end of the White Australia Policy affect Fraser’s response to the Indochinese refugee crisis?
Australia was moving towards being a multicultural country, and Fraser used the refugee intake to support this change—encouraging diversity and showing leadership, even though not everyone agreed.
How did global events influence Australia's decision to introduce mandatory detention in 1992?
- The end of the Cold War in 1991 contributed to increased global displacement.
(Many developed countries were tightening border controls, and Australia followed this trend, seeing unauthorised arrivals as a security issue)
Reports surfaced claiming that Australia allegedly paid smugglers to turn boats around as part of its Operation Sovereign Borders policy, sparking controversy and criticism. What year was this?
2015
The Pacific Solution was Australia’s offshore processing policy introduced in 2001, sending asylum seekers arriving by boat to Nauru and Manus Island for detention instead of allowing them entry. What was the primary justification used by the Australian government for introducing the Pacific Solution in 2001?
It was designed to deter maritime arrivals and reinforce strict border security measures.
What was a major consequence of the Fall of Saigon in 1975?
Thousands of Vietnamese refugees fleeing the country, often by dangerous sea routes, in search of asylum.
Some people say the Fraser Government did not lead with strong values but for another reason. Why did they finally take in refugees?
Fraser made it seem like a morally-based act but they only took in lots of refugees after boats arrived—so public and political pressure may have influenced the decision more than goodness.
What was the primary purpose of Australia’s mandatory detention policy when it was introduced?
-to deter unauthorised arrivals, particularly by boat, and to reinforce control over Australia’s borders.
What was one of the criticisms of Operation Sovereign Borders regarding its treatment of asylum seekers?
Any one of these accepted: violations of international law OR lack of transparency OR human rights concerns
How did the 9/11 attacks influence the perception of asylum seekers globally?
Asylum seekers were increasingly viewed as potential security threats