It's not uncommon to hear people demanding politicians, and others, protect the 'Australian way of life'. But in reality, Kerrie Armstrong writes, there is no such thing.
We hear a lot about the "Australian way of life", particularly as the debate around immigration rears its controversial head.
"We must protect the Australian way of life," people cry as they wave their banners and chant their slogans.
"We have to stop immigrants from destroying the Australian way of life."
So much angst is expended over this concept; those four little words that seem to mean so much.
Except they don't.
They don't actually mean anything because the "Australian way of life" is a myth.
Quite simply, it does not exist.
Strictly speaking, beyond the traditional ways of the Aboriginal people, Australians have always borrowed their customs, eating habits, sports and habits from other countries.
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