Refugees
Alternative labels
Refugees policy
Displaced persons
Journal article
‘Climate refugees’: is it time to legally acknowledge those displaced by climate disruption?
Climate disruption and its consequences are an emerging public health crisis. While much emphasis is placed on adaptation and mitigation, there is no long‐term plan to support those who face environmental displacement.
Briefing paper
After the boats have stopped: refugees stranded in Indonesia and Australia’s containment policies
This brief provides an overview of Australia’s role in stopping refugees leaving Indonesia en route to Australia, and highlights the precarious situation refugees now face in Indonesia.
Report
Australian Human Rights Commission inspection of Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre: report
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre (CIIDC) in August 2017.
Report
Australian Human Rights Commission inspection of Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation: report
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Brisbane Immigration Transit Accommodation (BITA) facility in September 2017.
Article
Why Labor should break the refugee deadlock
The Opposition should swallow Scott Morrison’s bitter pill. But it also needs a longer-term plan, writes Peter Mares.