LANGUAGE ANALYSIS - CONTEXT / ISSUE

Question 1

WEBSITE ONE https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/is-melbourne-in-the-grip-of-african-gangs-the-facts-behind-the-lurid-headlines

Answer 1

• Media reports about violent gangs
• Put Victorian police in the spotlight
• Reports about the African gang crisis have raised social and political tension

Question 2

WEBSITE TWO
https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2018/01/15/how-melbournes-so-called-african-gang-crisis-took-over-australian-politics_a_23334137/

Answer 2

• Of a wave of violence
• Sparked a national debate
• … was to Balme for the crime wave
• … Real-life repercussions
• A call for action in response to African crime gangs…

Question 3

WEBSITE THREE

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-06/politicians-not-helping-tackle-east-african-crime-problem/9307032

Answer 3

• … Over representation…
• … epidemic levels …
• … Problem with political leadership…
• Emboldening = give someone the courage to do something

Question 4

WEBSITE FOUR

Answer 4

• The primitive view of Africans

Question 5

WHO IS:
PREMIER DANIEL ANDREWS

• Premier of Victoria

Answer 5

• Premier of Victoria
• A part of the Labour Party
• He is held accountable for all the things that happen in Victoria
• Make a difference in the lives of Victorian families

Question 6

WHO IS:
PETER DUTTON

• Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Border Protection

Answer 6

• A senior conservative in the Turnbull Government
• Liberal national
• Responsible for determining polices
• “To afraid to go out to restaurants”

Question 7

WHO IS:
PRIME MINISTER MALCOLM TURNBULL

• Prime Minister

Answer 7

• Liberal Party of Australia
• Chamber: House of representatives
• FOCUS: Keeping Australia safe from terrorism
• FOCUS: creating opportunities for you and your family
• Pointing the finger at the State Government
• To influence change.

Question 8

WHO IS:
Lisa Neville

• Minister for Police and Water

Answer 8

• Police: Controlling the actions of the police
• Police responsibility
  (Controlling police regulation)

Question 9

WHO IS:

POLICE CHIEF COMMISSIONER GRAHAM ASHTON

Answer 9

• Reports directly to the Minister for Police (Lisa Neville MP)
• Also works closely with the Minister for the Prevention of Family violence AND the minister for the road safety
• Control the policy of the Victorian police

Question 10

WHO IS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER ANDREW CRISP

Answer 10

• Deputy Commissioner of regional operations at Victorian Police