Australia breaks out the 1940 Berlin playbook to poor results.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-28/border-force-to-check-visas-on-the-streets-of-melbourne/6732086
Yeah, umm, demanding papers of citizens "at random" is a pretty bad look even if you aren't dealing with a lot of racism right now. Australian citizens banded together quickly to call this out as evil and then the Australian government retreated with its tail between its legs so good on the protesters.
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers will check people's visas on the streets of Melbourne this weekend as part of a police operation in the city's CBD, the Federal Government has revealed.
Officers will be positioned at various locations around the city and will speak "with any individual we cross paths with", ABF regional commander for Victoria and Tasmania Don Smith said in a statement.
"You need to be aware of the conditions of your visa; if you commit visa fraud you should know it's only a matter of time before you're caught out," he said.
The statement said officers would work with "a diverse team of transport and enforcement agencies to target crime" in the CBD as part of Operation Fortitude.
"Tonight and tomorrow evening (Friday and Saturday) Metro Trains, Yarra Trams, the Sheriff's Office, Taxi Services Commission and the ABF will join Victoria Police as part of the inter-agency operation," the statement said.
"With a particular focus on people travelling to, from and around the CBD, the group of agencies will work together to support the best interests of Melburnians, targeting everything from anti-social behaviour to outstanding warrants."
Yeah, umm, demanding papers of citizens "at random" is a pretty bad look even if you aren't dealing with a lot of racism right now. Australian citizens banded together quickly to call this out as evil and then the Australian government retreated with its tail between its legs so good on the protesters.
It was less Au and more Melbourne / Victoria.
But yeah, people called them out on it quickly, and with in 4 hours of the announcement the whole plan was abandoned.
Article about the shut down
Article about the politicing going on now.
The Abbott governments stance on several Human Rights issues have been fucking horrendous though.
But yeah, people called them out on it quickly, and with in 4 hours of the announcement the whole plan was abandoned.
Article about the shut down
Article about the politicing going on now.
The Abbott governments stance on several Human Rights issues have been fucking horrendous though.
I gotta say I'm surprised to see so many turn out against this. Gonna have to dial back a little on jumping the gun about Australian people.
By Dayshawn Go To PostI gotta say I'm surprised to see so many turn out against this. Gonna have to dial back a little on jumping the gun about Australian people.For the most part, young Australians really aren't anywhere near the portrayal people like to think about. Every society has its dickheads though.
By Dayshawn Go To PostI gotta say I'm surprised to see so many turn out against this. Gonna have to dial back a little on jumping the gun about Australian people.
giri is right that Melbourne is a particularly ludicrous place to try this (already ludicrous and offensive) shit.
It's about intimidation and public anxiety. And it's particularly fucking risible that the Prime Minister's response has taken a "don't you dare laugh at the men with guns" angle.
Shorten is an arse, too. Nothing but contempt for the man.