Migration
Humanitarian corridors: Safe passage but only for a few
There is a counter-narrative emerging in Europe’s approach to irregular migration, even as EU governments seek new ways to discourage desperate journeys across the Central…
Migration and border policy links: RAISE Act, Haitian immigrants in the US, ‘nexification’, and more
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has released a policy consultation paper on simplifying Australian visa arrangements. Almost 500 submissions were…
Migration and Border Policy links: UNHCR, McKinsey's in Europe, Mediterranean migration and more
In a statement released this week UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi claims Australia reneged on a commitment to allow refugees with close family ties in Australia to be resettled here…
Migration & border policy links: Italy overwhelmed, Thailand’s crackdown, US travel ban and more
Listen to the Kaldor Centre’s podcast on safezones featuring Professor Geoff Gilbert. EU leaders have pledged further support following threats from Italy to…
How China views the plight of refugees
With assistance from Zixin Wang, an intern with the Lowy Institute's East Asia Program.
Following World Refugee Day on 20 June, Chinese netizens have been heatedly debating…
Migration & border policy links: Counting Australians, remittances, trafficking and more
Read Gareth Hutchens’ analysis of the Census 2016 results. The Australian’s David Uren argues migration policy alleviates ageing pressures. Leith van Onselen disagrees. …
Proposed citizenship test would forgo a ‘fair go for all’
The Australian Government this week introduced a new Bill into parliament to amend the Citizenship Act 2007. The move comes just two weeks after submissions to its discussion…
Migration and border policy links: Theresa May’s policy promises, private sponsorship, the global slave trade and more
The Kaldor Centre's Khanh Hoang unpacks Australia’s private sponsorship program for refugee and humanitarian entrants. On 6 June, The Ethics Centre is holding a debate in…
The risks and rewards of private humanitarian and refugee sponsorship
Australia is set to roll out a new private sponsorship programme for refugees and humanitarian entrants on 1 July, following in the footsteps of Canada. As noted in the 2017…
Refugee detention in Indonesia
It was a morning like any other until Mohammed, the 16-year-old refugee, was arrested by Indonesian immigration officials at a local market. In order to support his family, who…