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Joyful Strains: Making Australia Home by Kent MacCarter and Ali Lemer

Affirm Press, $24.95 pb, 288 pp, 9780987308535

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If you are a new arrival, welcome to Australia. You will be living in a country that is stable, prosperous and democratic. You will also be joining a culturally diverse but cohesive society made up of Australians of many backgrounds, united by shared values and responsibilities.

 


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Joyful Strains: Making Australia Home by Kent MacCarter and Ali Lemer

Affirm Press, $24.95 pb, 288 pp, 9780987308535

ABR receives a commission on items purchased through this link. All ABR reviews are fully independent.


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