Some argue the process of globalisation actually began centuries ago, when explorers first set forth into unknown waters, carrying their physical and cultural baggage with them. Here we put two sides of the globalisation debate to help you decide. It has become fashionable to criticise globalisation. In the populist climate today in Australia, few seem willing to make the case for globalisation. This is serious cause for concern.
Globalisation creates great opportunity for Australia.
Globalisation is rarely defined. What unites them is a form of xenophobia, expressed as opposition to foreign products and foreigners. It is also fashionable for people who would not see themselves as extremists to criticise globalisation. Few people these days are prepared to openly criticise free trade. Criticising globalisation is a backdoor way of doing so.