But to come full circle.
To be fair to Morrison he did say, perhaps the most honest statement on refugees made by any political leader since the Tampa, that we protect our borders because by doing so we can "foster free markets."
That is correct.
Advertisement
"Border protection", a point completely neglected by the post-materialist Left, is neither about refugees nor border protection. It is an ideological shield behind which those who wrap themselves in the Blue Ensign attack Australia.
When in opposition Tony Abbott stated that his would be a government of no surprises.
His attack on Australia was not foreshadowed whilst in opposition. Compared to secretly planning the uprooting of the Australian way of life Juliar, surely, pales into insignificance.
Can there be anything more surprising than a mean and tricky government that always had plans under sleeve to launch an attack on Australia herself?
May 13 2014 is "a date which will live in infamy."
Discuss in our Forums
See what other readers are saying about this article!
Click here to read & post comments.
15 posts so far.
About the Author
Mark Beljac teaches at Swinburne University of Technology, is a board member of the New International Bookshop, and is involved with the Industrial Workers of the World, National Tertiary Education Union, National Union of Workers (community) and Friends of the Earth.