As the number of temporary residents in Australia increases the question of their rights grows in importance. The recent New South Wales government move to stop non-citizens from donating money to political parties, has Andrew Norton questioning why we need such a law.

At this critical juncture in planning the future of the Northern Territory Intervention, ANTaR calls on both major parties to learn from the international development experience and work with Aboriginal people to plan the transition from intervention to sustainable futures.

Let’s see if you can guess whose refugee policy this is:

• Multiculturalism is a myth.
• We are at risk of being swamped by undocumented immigrants.
• Government is impotent to stop these people.
• The only solution is to turn the boats back.

Peter Fritz AM responds to the 14 Key Consultation Questions from the Issues Paper on a Sustainable Population Strategy for Australia and shares his perspective on adopting Australian culture.