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Political factors that affected / influenced the Dawn Raids - Coggle…
Political factors that affected / influenced the Dawn Raids
Government Policy
Responds to problems in the economy by changing immigration settings
Cancels / does not review work visa
Little political will to look after rights of Polynesian people
Policy is developed based on race, rather than other factors
Democratic Process
Minority groups or those that do not vote have little political influence
No political avenue open for Oversayers to protest / fight for there rights
Government policy has to appeal to voters
Polynesian Panthers
Want self-determination for Pacific people
Revolutionary aims - challenge the government both directly and indirectly
Is an apology enough? Is there a case for reparations?
Focus on education to teach the reality of the Dawn Raids from the perspective of the oppressed.
The Government apology
Recognizes the ethical and moral issues of the Dawn Raids
Acknowledges the social and economic harm caused by government policy
Recognizes
Police
Enforce government policy by targeted policing of Pacific people
Treatment of Polynesian people is unfair, unethical and race-based.