Go back to Where you Came from Reflection

Take the time to think about the documentary you have just watched.

• What is your initial reaction to the show? My initial reaction to the show is that it is very revealing, and that the people who have offered their lives to go and experience and it makes the Australians realise that what the refugees are going through is a horrible thing, and that if they are going to try to escape from their lives back at their home country, then it is the only realistic thing to do. 

Take this Quiz: http://www.sbs.com.au/thefacttester?question=4

• What percentage of immigrants are refugees? 
• Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media? (Give your opinion) Many people make their way in life by working hard and being rewarded for it, and yet many refugees are coming to Australia illegally, and are getting paid by the government to do nothing, for no hard work they are being rewarded. This angers many Australian citizens because they are having to pay to have them live here and live a good life.

• Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees? Australia ranks 18th out of 19 of all of the countries hosting refugees.
• To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world? (your opinion) I believe that to some extent we should help the refugees live a better life in Australia, which has enough space in places such as NT or WA, however we should not let every refugee into our country. 

• How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens? They receive no extra support or compassion then Australian citizens do. 
• How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention? 11 Asian countries have signed the UN Refugee Convention.
• Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What  does this mean for refugees in Malaysia? Malaysia have not signed the UN Refugee Convention because they are not agreeing to the Convention, which shows by what happened in the movie in Malaysia, and how they were not nice to the refugees.