Federal Election and Asian Australian representation and on the China stuff – By Erin Wen Ai Chew Source: Erin Wen Ai Chew Linkedin I was told this morning some of my comments to the media about the Federal Election and Asian Australian representation and on the China stuff was a discussion point on 2GB this morning. It’s probably why the amount of online hate has increased rapidly today for me. In saying that thanks to those who told me they liked my discussion points I made to ABC News which was put on Radio National and on ABC News 24 and here in written form. One thing we must remember is that the anti – Asian/Chinese hate didn’t just happen when the COVID-19 pandemic happened but it has been around since the Gold Rush period and just morphed into something to fit in with the modern era. #auspol2022 #australia #AusVotes2022 ...
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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is hosting thousands of stranded Ukrainians Official figures show about 5,000 Ukrainians and 15,000 Russians visited the island nation in the month the conflict began. A Ukrainian tourist cries in front of the Russian embassy in Colombo during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine [File: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters] Source: aljazeera-com.cdn.ampproject.org As the sun dips below the Indian Ocean waves, Ukrainian tourist Viktoria Makarenko and her daughter light incense every evening at a temple in a Sri Lankan beach resort to pray for a return home. Russia’s invasion of the 35-year-old’s homeland in February has left thousands of foreign travellers from the two countries stranded on the tropical island. But Ukrainians with empty wallets, distraught over the fate of loved ones back home, say they have been overwhelmed by support from locals – despite their own travails in the face of a worsening financial crisis. “I love ...
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Women in politics and diplomacy – By Dr. Sulochana Segera Source : Dr. Sulochana Segera’s .Linkedin Superpower Shift – Women in politics and diplomacy – WIM Top50 Global Conference 2022 – Dubai. I am so happy & honoured finally I could moderate a topic which I am passionate about. Panel Speakers – Hon. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi – Member of Parliament of India, representing Thoothukkudi constituency in the Lok Sabha, India. Member of the DMK Party. Hon. Dr. Edita Tahiri Leader of the independence of Kosovo. Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Chief Peace Negotiator , Hon. Dr. Sudharshini Fernandopulle Member of Parliament Sri Lanka & Dr. Mariyam Shakeeka Former Cabinet Minister in Maldives & Honorary Consul of Belgium in Maldives In these times of increasing polarization, gender is one of the major fault-lines in contemporary global politics. Gender equality is now a salient issue in international relations, ...
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cultural diversity in parliament – by Tharini Roouwette Source:linkedin.com I recently spoke to The AFR about cultural diversity in parliament and how we shouldn’t rest on our laurels. I also spoke frankly about some of the barriers people of colour face, even when they do want to learn about or participate in politics. Full article below. In the meantime, if interested, I’ve been updating data on PoC representation in the lower house and senate and you can find those details here: https://lnkd.in/ggZZ4ajz Despite the rise in the number of diverse parliamentarians elected to the next parliament, Tharini Rouwette, chief executive and founder of the Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement Literacy and Leadership , said the proportion was “pathetic”. “No one teaches you how the system works,” she said. Ms Rouwette said that even when ethnically diverse people took an interest in politics and joined a party, they were often ...
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Calls for permanent visas for Biloela asylum seeker family as supporters prepare for homecoming – By John Baldock, Biwa Kwan Source: sbs.com.au The long-term future of the Murugappan family remains uncertain, after they were issued with temporary bridging visas to facilitate their return to the central Queensland town of Biloela next month. Refugee advocates and Greens senator Sarah Hanson Young have called on the new Anthony Albanese government to go further and approve permanent visas for the Murugappan family who have been allowed to return to Biloela next month. Nades, Priya and their daughters, Kopika and Tharunicaa are due to arrive in the Queensland town of Biloela by early June. Supporters of the Tamil asylum seeker family – who were detained in Australia’s immigration detention system for four years – are preparing for their return. Family friend Angela Fredericks said arrangements are being made for accommodation, furniture and school for the ...
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Biggest INDIAN STREET FOODS Café in Colombo! Masala Chicken, Fulljar Soda, Paani Poori & More This place is long overdue and something Colombo needed so bad. Kailasa street food, serving over 12 different Indian and Lankan street food delights, all under one roof. The pop-up food stall concept started on Diwali, since then the services and the delicious food and desserts growing popularity have attracted crowds from across the country ...
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SRI LANKA NEEDS LESS NUMBER OF POLITICIANS AND MORE NUMBER OF TECHNOLOGISTS – by N.S.Venkataraman There are rumours that Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had to take over the finance portfolio also, since no member of Sri Lankan parliament was willing to take up this challenge of managing the country’s finance. Instead of looking at the scenario in such negative manner, it would be appropriate to think that Prime Minister taking over the finance portfolio also is a progressive step , as the finance portfolio requires the maximum attention at this stage. While the Sri Lankan government is negotiating with IMF to get financial assistance , it appears that the decision of IMF is yet to be taken firmly. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan government approached the World Bank and it is said that the World Bank ruled out any new assistance to Sri Lanka , until an adequate macro economic ...
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SUNDAY CHOICE – This is Our Land Now that the Federal elections are over and we have a new government and a new Prime Minister we are left with mixed feelings. Some are happy with the outcome, whilst others are not. But, as part of our democracy we accept the voice of the voters and seek good governance. As Christians we should uphold our nation in prayer remembering God’s word of assurance: — “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14.. Prayer for Humility and Integrity.—Dear God, a nation that honours you is blessed. Let’s pray:– God, our eternal Father we pray for our government leaders to walk in humility and integrity. May they put the ...
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AI Augmented Design: A trend of designing with machine learning – By Aditya Abeysinghe Augmented Intelligence Augmented Intelligence is a subsection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) where AI algorithms are used to obtain information based on an input rather than act autonomously. A system which use AI often replaces human involvement and acts on its own when inputs are provided. AI systems often act independent to humans by making their own actions based on decisions they make. In contrast, augmented intelligence uses data to provide actions that a user could make in the form of information. Therefore, actions based on analysis of data are made by the user as opposed by the system. AI uses different techniques to act based on processed data. Classification, regression, etc. are machine learning types that are used in AI systems to process inputs. Using these types AI can act with or without human input. AI ...
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Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 2nd Test – May 2022 – Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets Bangladesh: 365 & 169 Sri Lanka: 506 & 29/0 Result: Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights || 2nd Test || Day 5 || Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights || 2nd Test || Day 4 || Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 All Wickets | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Innings | 2nd Test | Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 Prize Giving Ceremony || Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka || 2nd Test || Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights || 2nd Test || Day 1 || Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2022 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Highlights || 1st Test || Day 2 || Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh ...
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