This paper presents results from a systematic review of 68 studies that examined the link between participation in large-scale assessment programs of students’ learning and education policy in 32 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

This report finds that Australia’s co-operation with Sri Lanka to prevent would-be-refugees from seeking protection is riddled with human rights risks and should be stopped immediately. Media release The report, Can’t flee, can’t stay: Australia’s interception and return of Sri Lankan asylum seekers (147), which is based on interviews with government officials, information obtained through...

This report sets out the findings of the Australian Human Rights Commission following an inquiry into a complaint alleging a breach of their human rights made against the Commonwealth of Australia by 10 adult Sri Lankan refugees in immigration detention with adverse security assessments and three minor Sri Lankan refugees who are residing in an...

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