http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1308/S00029.htm Refugee Imperialism: Kevin Rudd and Dumping on the Pacific Monday, 5 August 2013, 11:25 am Column: Binoy Kampmark Refugee Imperialism: Kevin Rudd and Dumping on the Pacific by Binoy Kampmark August 4, 2013 The pro-refugee groups are milling about along Swanston Street, Melbourne, the arterial route of the city centre in what apparently qualifies as Australia’s “cultural” capital. The actions of protest took place over the weekend to respond to the first group of individuals destined for Manus Island, Papua New Guinea. Then, there was the call: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will be going to the polls on September 7, hoping that his campaigning will hoodwink voters about his autistic governing skills. The ballot will take place a day after his ego-puffing escapade at St. Petersburg (G-20, and all that), but just in time for a good electoral spank. [....]