This book explores Australias ambivalent legal and political response to "irregular" migration, including the unplanned arrival of people variously known as asylum seekers, "illegals," and "economic migrants." Part 1 outlines how many people arrive, who they are, where they come from, and why they come. It also compares Australias experience of irregular migration to that of other countries. The core of the book addresses the complex system of refugee law and policy in Australia. The final part of this book examines ...
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This book explores Australias ambivalent legal and political response to "irregular" migration, including the unplanned arrival of people variously known as asylum seekers, "illegals," and "economic migrants." Part 1 outlines how many people arrive, who they are, where they come from, and why they come. It also compares Australias experience of irregular migration to that of other countries. The core of the book addresses the complex system of refugee law and policy in Australia. The final part of this book examines controversial laws and policies requiring the mandatory detention of unlawful non-citizens, including the key High Court decisions which confirmed the parliaments power to detain a person indefinitely--and in breach of international human rights law. The living conditions in the detention centres and how Australias laws compare with other countries are also discussed. This book responds to the many changes to Australian refugee and migration law between 2002 and 2006.
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