It has been quite a journey from Ethiopia to Australia, with no English, to become a part of society here.
Freedom for me is to express myself the way I want. Freedom of expression is the most important aspect which allows me to share my political, social, and religious views without fear. Australia is the country where I feel that I am part of the conversation.
A fair go is the spirit of Australia as a country and fairness should be for everyone, including refugees. We require skilled migrants, while thousands of refugees are not given a ‘fair go’. They come with skills and motivation, but the system creates hurdles to them using their potential.