Proponents argue that this strategy would bolster national security by minimizing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country. Enhanced screening processes, once implemented, would provide a more thorough assessment of applicants, reducing the likelihood of malicious actors gaining entry. Critics argue that such a policy might inadvertently promote discrimination by broadly categorizing individuals based on their nation of origin rather than specific, credible threat intelligence. It may strain diplomatic relations with the affected countries and potentially harm the perception of the nation enacting the ban, being seen as hostile or prejudiced towards certain international communities. Additionally, genuine refugees fleeing terrorism or persecution in their home countries might be unjustly denied safe haven.
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@4TH6SCX4yrs4Y
Australia should ban all immigration of Muslim people as they do not assimilate with the Multicultural and democratic way of life here in Australia. Since allowing Muslims into Australia, violence and in particular violence against females has increased substantially. Furthermore, the practice of the Muslim religion should also be banned here in Australia. All mosques should be turned into domestic violence shelters for women. All halal products should be banned also. Muslim only want to change Australia into the horrible country they left and remove the rights of Australians. They recruit the Aboriginal community to rise up against the rest of Australia.
@4V57V7J4yrs4Y
This is the Most racist thing are we back in Negro day You should be embarrassed putting this on Am not a Muslim either
@4ZR4GM94yrs4Y
Political correctness is killing the western world. We're so concerned with being called racists we bow to someone calling us silly names. There needs to be a massive injection of common sense and prudency to expidite processes as well as support in place once refugees are processed to stem the flow of problems.
@4TMZLTP4yrs4Y
Whilst I agree that banning is unconstitutional, I believe that Muslims are as much of a problem as Roman Catholics were and still are.
This is so racist to assume only Muslims are terrorists. They are victims of terrorism. Let them in.
We should add a question to the immigration test "Are you a terrorist" "Do you like beer and bacon?" "Do you have a beard?" If the answers go yes, no ,yes then we should reconsider letting them in...
@4ZJFFFR4yrs4Y
A one year moratorium on all immigration from groups identified as being a 'cultural assimilation risk'
@4YNBG6HFamily First4yrs4Y
Seriously this is being discussed. How about we also stop all Christians in case they are affiliated with the KKK. Yes lets discriminate against Muslim immigrants because all terror plots in Aus haven't been from home grown terrorists. NO as Australians we cannot and should not discriminate, normal screening is ok.
@4WR94CV4yrs4Y
That is a racist policy. Yes there is concern at the moment about radical Islamics, however it was once radical Christians and other faiths. Processes for refugee status should be the same, no matter the religion or culture.
@4VV9XR34yrs4Y
No, but we must screen them carefully and we should take asylum seekers on a triage basis so that those most at risk from attack in refugee camps and of persecution (such as homosexuals, atheists and apostates, Christians, Kurds and Yazidis and Ahmaddiya Muslims are settled first and Sunni and Shia Muslims last unless they can prove a commitment to Australian values. We should not take any immigrants that force female family members to wear head-coverings or that agree with child-marriage or that agree with 'honour' violence or the persecution of others (be they atheist, Jew, homosexual or members of other sects).
@4SZJHPD4yrs4Y
No, banning someone based on their religion is racist and un-Australian. However, we do need better screening processes and more extensive background checks.
Why does this question keep turning up in every election survey? I am growing tired of this question. I don't see how any muslim person should be any more suspicious than any other person coming into Australia. In a hypothetical response Japan has a criminal organisation called Yakusa. Organised crime gangs exist beyond religion. Japan itself does not have muslims.
@4SVD6VQ4yrs4Y
Terrorists? we have had no terrorist attacks here. The threat is greatly exaggerated, it's a Government scare campaign.
@9FXXVTT2yrs2Y
It shouldn't be isolated to a particular religion. Everyone should be screened and granted visa on its merit. Religion has nothing to do with terrorism.
@9FNH2K72yrs2Y
if they are a refugee then they are fine but if they are an asylum seeker then no
@9FGQ2K22yrs2Y
Depends on the immigrants background politically.
@9FGQ2822yrs2Y
depending political background
@9FFQ8Q52yrs2Y
No, government must improve its screening process for immigrants from “high risk” countries
@9FCVNM8One Nation2yrs2Y
Doing a background check on all immigrants not just muslims
Only if they have a history of crime.
Check their record first and if they are convicted of a single crime then ban.
i will sacrifice my life for pakistan!!! *kaboom
No, that is unethical and stereotypically racist. However more efforts should be done to check peoples background thoroughly before allowing to enter the country.
I believe all immigrants should be tested beforehand (not just Muslim)
@9DFC78G2yrs2Y
no, because this ends up being a ban based on ethnicity
@9D67BZ42yrs2Y
Muslims shouldn’t be allowed in this country at all to be honest
@9BNNSGL2yrs2Y
This question is so racism can I see the manager
@99Z9DP72yrs2Y
@99Z6H9B2yrs2Y
No, but thorough background screening should be performed
@99Z6GQ92yrs2Y
Long terms impacts on banning can lead to discrimination of people from certain ethnicities . Manage this by creating national and international security measure that monitor such activities
Perform thorough background checks for every person
@99YLL3S2yrs2Y
No, but still increase the screening process
No, but tougher screening measures need to be made. Which also include post immigration tracking for screening
@99T74K72yrs2Y
We should keep them in a healthy place being looked after for a maximum of 7 days to unsure it is safe for them to enter the country
@96KQRRP3yrs3Y
They are allowed here and terrorism is allowed depending on the context however creating drama is part of the essence of human life.
No, banning thousands in need because of a minority of terrorists is unconstitutional. Instead, the government should find a way to keep those who are already in the country safe while helping Muslim immigrants find safety while improving their abilities to screen out potential terrorists.
I believe you shouldn't blame most terrorism attacks on Muslim's and should instead limit muslim immigrants.
@96FSSJY3yrs3Y
no, but they should be offered the chance to have a better idea of communication
@96FRZ5M3yrs3Y
yes they bomb everything and scream alauakba
@95CLZH83yrs3Y
We should do background checks and give them a temporary visa
@94HZ7543yrs3Y
No but we should be diligent in deciding who gets into the country
@942NC2X3yrs3Y
They should go through thorough and extra checks, and be monitored. Be on a higher alet
@HippopiJ3yrs3Y
No, but individuals who support Sharia law and indicate they want it implemented in Australia should not be allowed.
@93TYVWM3yrs3Y
Everyone is equal. Were humans not aliens.
@93R3M8Y3yrs3Y
No the govt should be able to develop screening tools to the same standard as any other country has achieved
@93HBJ5C3yrs3Y
Wait till they have gone through background checks but also provide support
@93GJJHJ3yrs3Y
I think to check their records first to determine if they're a threat or not. That will determine if they are banned from immigrating or not.
@93GGYQJ3yrs3Y
Yes, if they have committed an act of terrorism
@93FPNVW3yrs3Y
No not all Muslims are terrorists.
@93B23X43yrs3Y
If you’re going to screen muslim people for the potential to partake in terrorist activity, then all migrants who are religious or non religious should be screened for potential threat to National safety.
@939KTRW3yrs3Y
No, but with some kind of proof or background, people should be banned
@935KJDC3yrs3Y
The applicant should be screened and, if they are cleared, should be allowed to immigrate to Australia.
Ban immigrants from high risk countries unless threat of death
@9356QGR3yrs3Y
It’s good to help refugees but Islam is bad news
@9354W9W3yrs3Y
Allow immigrants but not financially support them
@9354VC93yrs3Y
Should be able to do a proper screen of the person before they are allowed over
@93539QZ3yrs3Y
No, but they’re should be an extensive screening process
@93538KKIndependent3yrs3Y
A probationary period could be introduced to ensure that potential immigrants show that they support Australian values.
@9353898One Nation3yrs3Y
We should not penalise the many because of a few. But screening should be done
@93526SQ3yrs3Y
no but stop giving them so many benefits
Don’t keep out anyone except those high risk individuals based on their own circumstances rather than country
@934Z5Q43yrs3Y
No, but they should go through a rehabilitation and integration to society program to ensure they’re adapted to western life, gain education and are provided psychological support
@934YQRM3yrs3Y
Australia needs to LOOK AFTER OUR OWN PEOPLE and take care of us. We have more homeless people by population to the size difference in area than America
@934TYBC3yrs3Y
Any immigrant entering the country should be subject to the same security checks.
@934TDHB3yrs3Y
No, but we should put immediate funding towards developing these screenings as to avoid long waiting periods at Papua New Guinea.
@934RKTJ3yrs3Y
No, but if they have a criminal history they should not be allowed in
@934NK253yrs3Y
High risk people Held in detention in the country
@934N95Z3yrs3Y
No, but only allow them in after extensive screening checks
@934L2GSOne Nation3yrs3Y
Do stricter security checks
@934CQG63yrs3Y
No we just not to improve the screening procedures
@934CQDH3yrs3Y
No, it is up to the Australian government to improve their screening procedures, not on the immigrants themselves, provided they enter the country through proper procedures.
@934843Q3yrs3Y
No, but have strict screening process In place.
@9347FQS3yrs3Y
No but higher screening checks should be run to determine the safety of the country
@9346FSD3yrs3Y
I believe they should ho through larger testing and psychological evaluation
@933ZGW73yrs3Y
No but they need to adhere to our rules. Eg. one wife not multiple wives. Follow our laws not what they think
I don't believe they should be banned but they possibly need to be delayed until screening is improved.
@933VH4Z3yrs3Y
Only to screen all people coming in not just muslins. That’s not right.
We should have a risk screening
@933QCCH3yrs3Y
No, banning immigrant based on their religion is unconstitutional, But a possible reporting process or something to monitor and make sure they adhere to the law
@933PCS33yrs3Y
no but improve screening and security
@933L7D33yrs3Y
Again depends on the situation, I don't think just because you're a Muslim that you're a terrorist. I know heaps and they seem fine.
@9336J293yrs3Y
Improve the screening process. Everyone should be screened equally.
@932YMM63yrs3Y
No, but screening process need to be increased massively to protect Australian's from all immigration
@932YHNJ3yrs3Y
Screen everyone in detention centres but improve the welfare of the centres.
@932XM6P3yrs3Y
@932V8HS3yrs3Y
No but improvements in processing and screening are needed
@932TZQK3yrs3Y
No but they still should have a background check on them and be treated with respect till proven other wise
@932FL4V3yrs3Y
They should be properly screened and held in humane, short term accommodation until they have been investigated. No longer then 3 months.
@932CBL73yrs3Y
No; however, all due diligence in terms of screening terrorism threats should be taken from higher-risk populations. But, no one should be banned.
@92ZR4TR3yrs3Y
Yes, if they seem to be untrustworthy
@92ZJDQD3yrs3Y
No, but applicants must undergo an extensive background check
@92ZHS7Q3yrs3Y
Everyone needs to be treated equally, but everyone needs to be screened. These screens need to happen quickly.
@92ZGVMP3yrs3Y
Should only be allowed in under skilled visas with full background checks like any other immigrant. Religion has nothing to do with it
@92ZFXQD3yrs3Y
Needs grounded practices, life experience accompanied by qualifications not text book readers.
@92ZDPT63yrs3Y
if the govt was not lazy, incompetent, hiding agendas we would have already worked this out
@92Z9XFL3yrs3Y
Only extremist Muslims who consider all others need to be killed.
@92YPFR33yrs3Y
No, but strong security/background checks must be conducted before admitting them in.
@92YLXCS3yrs3Y
No, But we should improve the ability to screen anyway.
@92Y94V63yrs3Y
No, there needs to be a better screening process
@92Y8VCF3yrs3Y
Ban people who committed a crime in the community and swap them with a person in a migration Center waiting for. Approval . ie - trail run 5 year before approval . Probation period . Violent crime will not be tolerated
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