A Student at the University of Sydney Seeking Chinese Australian Participants for Research on Ethnocentrism and Cultural Superiority via an Anonymous Survey
You are welcome to assist this student’s research project by completing this anonymous survey (takes 5-10 minutes) | 欢迎通过完成该匿名网调协助该学生的研究项目(仅需5-10分钟): https://forms.gle/gsVfGjcuDuBGyWqj8
Background:
The purpose of this survey is for research into a university project assignment on the belief of Chinese cultural superiority and its relationship with ethnocentrism and in-groups & out-groups, and is specifically targeted towards Chinese people currently residing in Australia.
This survey consists of multiple-choice and scale 1-5 questions, and will take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. If you have more time to spare, it will also be greatly appreciated if you will answer the open-ended questions section.
All responses to this survey will remain anonymous, please answer as honestly as you can.
Chinese Community Hosts Another Information Session on the Indigenous Voice Referendum
As the Indigenous Voice referendum enters its final week, on Saturday 7th October 2023, the Chinese community in Melbourne gathered for another informative session at Box Hill Town Hall. The purpose of this event was to provide information to the Chinese community about the referendum scheduled for 14th October, answer any questions they may have, and encourage community members to make well-informed and responsible choices when casting their votes. Over 100 individuals participated in this session, which was jointly organized by the RMIT University Chinese-Australian Studies Forum and the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV). The event was livestreamed across the country.
Mr Rueben Berg, Co-Chair of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, opened the event with an Acknowledgement of Country and delivered an impassioned speech in support of the Voice. The keynote speakers for the event included Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia; Dr Carina Garland, Federal Member for Chisholm, and Professor Sherman Young, RMIT University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education. Professor Charles Qin OAM provided excellent interpretation for their speeches.
The panellists for the event comprised a diverse group, including Mr Xiaoping Zhou, a well-known Chinese-Australian artist; Dr Jimmy Li, the President of the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter; Dr Jun Fu, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education; Ms Yue Hu, Director of Transcultural & Language Service and Narrun Wilip-giin Aboriginal Support Unit at Northern Health; and Dr. Jing Qi, Convenor of the RMIT Chinese-Australian Studies Forum. The session was ably moderated by Mr Zach Eggleston, Advisor for RMIT University International Partnerships.
At this crucial juncture in history, we strongly encourage voters from the Chinese community to make their choices based on the simple, humble, and safe referendum question itself, as well as on factual and trustworthy information. Please consider the enduring benefits of a Yes outcome of this referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Islanders communities, our nation, our international standing and a more equitable multicultural society. This also aligns with the long-term interests of the Chinese community. Meanwhile, by demonstrating a strong sense of justice and compassion, the Chinese community will undoubtedly gain greater respect in Australian society.
Vote Yes for recognition, reconciliation, and a better future for all Australians.
(RMIT University Chinese-Australian Studies Forum and the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter)
The ‘Proposed Law’ that Australians are being asked to vote upon is set out in the Constitution Alteration Bill. If approved at the referendum, the Bill would add the following words to the Constitution:
Chapter IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:
there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;
the Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.
为承认原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民是澳大利亚的原住民族： i. 应设立一个名为“原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声”的机构； ii. “原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声“可以就与原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民有关的问题向议会和联邦行政政府提出意见； iii. 在符合本宪法的前提下，议会有权就与原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声有关的事项制定法律，包括其组成、职能、权力和程序。
