Asylum by Boat
eBook - PDF

Asylum by Boat

Origins of Australia's Refugee Policy

  1. 257 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Asylum by Boat

Origins of Australia's Refugee Policy

About this book

Uncover the origins of Australia's controversial refugee policies. This revealing account explores the extraordinary events of the late 1970s, when 2,000 Vietnamese arrived by boat, challenging politicians and sparking a turning point in Australian immigration history. Claire Higgins delves into the debates, decisions, and rejected proposals that shaped the nation's response to asylum seekers.

Driven by the crucial question of how Australia transitioned from a humanitarian approach to policies of mandatory detention and boat turn-backs, Asylum by Boat offers a compelling analysis of the key moments and figures that defined this shift. It is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complex history behind today's headlines.

Target audience: Professionals, scholars, and anyone interested in Australian history, immigration policy, and human rights.

Information

Publisher
NewSouth
Year
2017
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781742248424
Subtopic
Australian & Oceanian History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. About the Author
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1. Controlling the Story
  8. 2. Recognised as Refugees
  9. 3. A Country of Resettlement
  10. 4. A Country of ‘First Asylum’
  11. 5. A Relatively Friendly Affair
  12. 6. Detention
  13. How Did We Get Here?
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Notes
  16. Index

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