POLL: What should Australia do about Syrian refugees?
THE Syrian refugee situation has been a hot topic in the Rockhampton community this week due to comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Hanson yesterday declared on national television that the "over 100" refugee children at Glenmore State High School were abusing teachers, despite the fact that none are enrolled there.
Her comments were made during Seven's morning television program Sunrise, where Ms Hanson and social commentator Derryn Hinch were debating Australia's participation in the Syrian refugee crisis.
However, Ms Hanson's comments and claims have been refuted by teachers, unions and staff at the local meatworks (who were also targeted) in today's story: Teachers smash Pauline Hanson's racism claims
Other residents have come out saying they would open their doors for Syrian refugees: Residents ready to open arms to refugees
Reader poll
What should Australia do for refugees of war torn countries?
This poll ended on 11 September 2015.
Current Results
Offer more placements to live in Australia
21%
Offer more placements to live in Australia but only temporarily
10%
Keep the current system
11%
We are already doing too much
56%
This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.
Readers have been discussing Ms Hanson's comments and the refugee crisis on Facebook:
George Grimmond - He'd be better off offering his flat to one of the thousands of homeless families that occupy most of Australia's major cities !!!
Kristy Mitchell - Good on him! Instead of the government allowing the Chinese tradespeople to come into Australia, maybe we could train these people in trades so that they can support their family.
Luke Hansen - George Grimmond its sad that we send billions overseas as foreign aid and refuse to acknowledge the major problem of homelessness and unemployment we have.
Many countries started refusing these refugees so they started sinking boats to get the medias attention. Its proven now that many who do come illegally are quite well off and do not deserve refugee status.
If you arrive on a boat with charge in your iphone you are no refugee
Bec Ward - Typical fear mongering rubbish from Pauline Hanson. It would be nice to see her using actual facts and figures but her followers aren't interested in that.
Brad Ellis - How much do lazy Australians cost us?
Lynette Cann - Go Pauline you are the best you are only saying what people are thinking. Pauline for Prime minister I say.
Dan Boelens - Would muslim countries welcome thousands of christian refugees ? I doubt it.
Follow the two separate discussions on Facebook by clicking on the links below:
"Each refugee costs Australia half a million dollars," One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said."These refugees, within...
Posted by The Morning Bulletin on Tuesday, 8 September 2015
And this discussion:
A Rockhampton man is ready to pay for flights and house a Syrian refugee family, all in a bid to get them out of their...
Posted by The Morning Bulletin on Monday, 7 September 2015
