Analysis: the principle of non discrimination, particularly in the humanitarian program, seems to be erodingAustralia's immigration policy is meant to be blind to race, but is it? Since the abolition of the White Australia policy, the fundamental basis of Australia’s immigration policy has been proudly, declaratively “non-discriminatory”. White South African farmers face violence in a country that is beset by widespread violence. But 80% of those settled under the special program were Christian, from a part of the world that is overwhelmingly Muslim. Particularly when it comes to the humanitarian program, Australia’s selection of migrants must be based not on nationality or religion or ethnicity but on need.

Source: The Guardian April 05, 2018 04:27 UTC