The parties are making promises like there’s no tomorrow and policy like there’s no yesterday, writes Klaus Neumann.

David Hume reflects upon a May 2010 High Court decision, where a divided High Court set a high bar for those seeking to challenge refugee decisions on the basis that they are irrational or illogical.

The impetus for this investigation stemmed from reports that the prevalence of depression and anxiety amongst the Afghan population in South East (SE) Melbourne is particularly high. These reports came from both Afghan community members and health and community workers. This qualitative study identified and explored a range of topics to provide information that aims...

Tessa Meyrick looks at the Howard Government’s legislative legacy, in the context of refugee law.

In remembering Tampa and its consequences, both the banished asylum seeker and Christmas Islanders are again on the margins of society and are subject to the whims of government.