Abstract
Australia has long prided itself on its commitment to fairness. It is a signatory to a range of international conventions intended to protect the vulnerable and has in the past provided sanctuary for those seeking refuge, most notably in the wake of the Vietnam War.In recent years, however, successive Australian governments have adopted increasingly punitive measures to deter asylum seekers from coming to Australia by boat. This is despite Australia hosting relatively low numbers of refugees.
Original language | English |
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Type | Castan centre for human rights law |
Media of output | Blog |
Publisher | Monash University |
Publication status | Published - 20 Jun 2014 |