I believe in immigration. But I feel people think it would be better if there was an Australian-style points based system so we could actually get a good system.
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Our national prosperity is built on our open borders. However, the reality is that if a points system is introduced in the UK it would be unavoidable for us in the Netherlands to implement similar proposals - and inevitable that many other EU countries would follow suit.
I think that people should come to Australia through the front door, not through the back door. If people want a migration outcome, they should go through the migration channels.
Ironically, I find it harder to get a foothold in Australia than I do in the U.S. When I was in Australia, I struggled. It can be a bit of a closed shop; it can be hard for a newcomer to break in, whereas in the U.S., it has much more of an open-door policy, and they will give anyone a shot.
One of the reasons why Australia and Canada have support for migration is because they control the numbers.
We have an immigration system in this country that not only doesn't work, in many cases it doesn't even make any sense.
I think what we need to do is to have an immigration system where legal immigration is easier.
Australia has an increasingly multicultural society.
I think the Australian people are very conscientious. During the 1980s and 1990s we proved they will respond conscientiously to necessary reforms. They mightn't like them but they'll accept them. But reforms have to be presented in a digestible format.
I think stupid people are surprised that I'm Australian. It's a small-minded; we live in a global community, but I suppose some people still are small-minded.
Australians have a free spirit and an ability to think outside the box, and that is why I like Australia so much.
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