1. Lesson 2 - Social , political and economic impacts
Learning Intentions
Identify , define and explain social , political and economic influences that affect migration.

2. Social impacts of multiculturalism
Positive
Negative
Interrelated Marriages
Increased diversity and multiculturalism as a social practice creating a cultural identity
Enriched Australian history
Most new migrants say they feel a strong sense of belonging to Australia and that this feeling deepens over time.
86 % Australians support action to tackle racism in Australia.
Moral Panic leading to anxiety amongst general population due to fear of migrants or refugees taking jobs
Abuse of welfare support and fear or terrorism
Poor implementation of multiculism governmental policies has led to moral panic
The overall social impact of immigration upon Australian society has been extremely positive .
Infact it would be fair to say we could not imagine an Australia without a society that didn’t include some sort of multiculturalism .
This can be seen through the intermarriage between individuals of cultural backgrounds.
This has also broadened our young history and made Australia such a unique country.
However, with the positive influence of multiculturalism there has also been a backlash or a consequence of this.

3. additional Political impacts of multiculturalism
Positive
Negative
Strengthened political ties with other nations.
Increased business opportunities due to importation of goods
Emergence of political parties in opposition to immigration such as
Australia First Party
One Nation Party
Rise Up Australia
Notes about the Negative column
Negative – these policies are a generalization as some people may feel strongly that this is not a negative impact but a necessary impact on our country .
These parties have been placed in the “negative section “ of this table as they can carry a divisive message .

4. Economic impacts of multiculturalism
Positive
Negative
Filling shortfalls in Australia’s skilled workforce
New businesses are developed by migrants
Increased access to and knowledge of international business markets
Inability to keep up with required infrastructure such as housing and additional roads.
As the population increases due to immigration unemployment can increase
Shortfall of affordable housing
As the population increases due to immigration there is an influx of low cost workers which means there is an oversupply of young overseas workers which can drive down salaries
As population increases so does the need for immigration fueled population growth.
Intitally the 457 Visa was created to help fill the shortfalls in Australia’s skilled workforce .
However, the current government has since abolished the 457 visa . – Can you explain Why ?

5. Opposing policy positions
Activity Opposing Policy Positions Mins
Students are to research and name the Political Party Statements from the list of Political parties – refer to activity sheet
Students are to regroup as a class and discuss their findings
Show the activity on the projector .
Encourage students to research the parties policies to help them to be able to match the correct party to the correct policy .
Mentor and STC are to have the Master Copies with answers .

6. Evaluate success Lesson 1 and Lesson 2
Social impact
Political impact
Economic impact
Impact of immigration
The difference between assimilation and multiculturalism
Spend a good 10 minutes going over both lessons as a recap.
Ensure students have adequate notes about each policy as this will help them build a justifiable argument about the topic if required .