This qualitative study interviewed refugees in Melbourne and explored how they perceived family, the impact of separation and the impact of the Australian government’s policy regarding family reunion on refugees living in Australia.

This final report of the Baird review of the legislation that governs international education in Australia makes a series of recommendations for reform. The recommendations include:• more support for international students and improved information• stronger consumer protection mechanisms to ensure students are protected from unscrupulous operators• improved regulation of Australia’s international education sector• improved support...

Issues and debates relating to migrants, ethnicity and migration programs are common place within the Australian political and media landscape. The National Migrant Statistics Unit, through the 'Perspectives on Migrants' series attempts to provide informed commentary to assist those interested in these major issues. In the latest release: JOB SEARCH EXPERIENCE OF MIGRANTS: This article...

This report explores the attitudes of Australian youth in relation to key issues in contemporary race relations, such as cultural diversity, tolerance and privilege.

In September 2009, the National Human Rights Consultation recommended that the federal government draft and enact a charter of rights. Opponents of a federal charter have vehemently argued against the institutional changes that such a law would bring to Australian governance, while supporters have saluted its moral brilliance and ability to improve government provision for...