The John Hyde Archives
Historic archive of articles and newspaper columns written by former Australian politician John Hyde OAM.
Immigration
Confessions of A Multiculturalist
- The best thing that government can do for multiculturalism is to not interfere with people's lives.
- Natural multiculturalism and cultural changes offers Australia the best hope of economic recovery.
Immigration Hypocrisy
- Diversity is potentially a source of program but also of factionalism. Children of immigrants would seem to be integrating into Australia given their excellent exam results.
Rimmer
- When the government privileges some newly declared Australians over the rest of Australia, the government violates the implied authority given to it to treat all Australians equally.
Those Vietnamese Refugees
- The immigration of any group that is willing to integrate into Australian society is good as the group will enrich the economy and society.
Immigration and The Environment (requested by David Armstrong)
Environment Immigration Collectivism Property Rights
- The average collectivist greens person does not want to increase immigration either because of greed or prejudice. However, a larger population will preserve the environment if a system of private property rights is maintained.
Our Sort of Culture
- The ultimate purpose of the immigration/refugee policy should be to permit as many people as possible to enjoy liberty and prosperity as Australian can offer them.
- The selection criteria can be improved by making it as objective as possible.
What Sort of Immigrants?
- If we do not improve our immigration policy, we will become more worried about emigration than immigration.
About
John Hyde OAM is a former Australian politician. He was elected as the member for the Division of Moore in Western Australia for the Liberal Party.
John Hyde OAM is the author of Dry: In Defence of Economic Freedom.