View Poll Results: Are you seen as an Aussie by the majority of Aussie born Aussies?
Yes that is what I have experienced
8
25.00%
Yes to a degree only white caucasians are regarded as Aussie
3
9.38%
No, not true or am I kidding myself? Reality check?
18
56.25%
No I am regarded as an Aussie because I am Caucasian no matter where I was from
3
9.38%
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You will never be an Aussie?
May 4th 2009, 5:48 am
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You will never be an Aussie?
By definition (my definition) an Aussie is someone who is a citizen of Australia but by the views of Australian society...
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
Last edited by looky; May 4th 2009 at 5:57 am. Reason: Damn it there is no way to amend the poll options!
May 4th 2009, 5:53 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
So what?
May 4th 2009, 5:54 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
Not strictly true - if you were born overseas but achieve something great or are in the public domain then you will be seen as Australian but as for the rest of us, well lets be honest, we are not really are we?
May 4th 2009, 5:55 am
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May 4th 2009, 5:59 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
By definition (my definition) an Aussie is someone who is a citizen of Australia but by the views of Australian society...
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
Jeez, I said mate. Does that make me an Aussie
May 4th 2009, 6:08 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
A few examples: Mel Gibson; Neil and Tim Finn; Russell Crowe; Robin, Maurice and Barry Gibb, all born in other countries but were classed by Australians as Australian.
May 4th 2009, 6:10 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
By definition (my definition) an Aussie is someone who is a citizen of Australia but by the views of Australian society...
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
No matter how long you have been here or how much you have contributed to the Oz society if you were born overseas and speak differently you will NEVER be regarded as an Aussie despite having that piece of paper known as cert of citizenship?
May 4th 2009, 6:11 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
I reckon the Gibb brothers were hit in the gooley's by a surf board. Doesn't that make them Australian
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May 4th 2009, 6:12 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
Dr Fiona Wood - 2005 Australian of the Year, born in Yorkshire.
What about Julia Gillard, she was born in Wales?
What about Julia Gillard, she was born in Wales?
May 4th 2009, 6:14 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
The only one I heard being claimed as an Aussie was Russell Crowe. That is different though, these people are living in the states and quite willingly so. We otoh chose to live here and are not rich or famous, well not me.
May 4th 2009, 6:17 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
Can we conclude the criteria to become an Aussie is to be rich and famous? That rules me out! Although being famous on the other end of the spectrum might be achievable 
May 4th 2009, 6:20 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
You will be whatever you want to be.
May 4th 2009, 7:11 am
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Re: You will never be an Aussie?
I am considered an Australian right up until the point I open my mouth... after that I'm a Pom and will be as long as I have a hole in my backside.