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Australia's Refugee Politics in the 21st Century
STOP THE BOATS!
Kim Huynh
- 100 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Australia's Refugee Politics in the 21st Century
STOP THE BOATS!
Kim Huynh
About This Book
Boat arrivals have defined and divided 21st-century Australia. This book examines the 'Stop the Boats' era from between the 2013 and 2022 federal elections. During this time the dominant political view has been that to accept a single boat, family or person is to risk being overwhelmed by many others. It follows that government must do whatever it takes to command Australia's borders and deter unauthorized arrivals; that is, Stop the Boats!
This book sets out the key political events and arguments for and against Australia's assurance that anyone who comes without permission will never be able to stay. It examines the impact of this commitment on regional and international relations, on those who seek refuge in Australia, and on those who call it 'home'. This volume serves as a valuable political history and analysis for scholars, policymakers, students, journalists and anyone who is interested in questions of contemporary exclusion and belonging.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of illustrations
- What if you had ended up face down in the sand?
- Preface
- Introduction: The Meaning of ‘Stop the Boats!’
- 1. A New Border Era
- 2. The Crises of 2015
- 3. Manus Island and the Price of Deterrence
- 4. Australia’s Absolute Borders
- Conclusion: After Stop the Boats!
- Postscript: We Have a Thing with Boats
- Index