New research shines a light on how a disproportionate focus on 'small boats' by the press and politicians shapes how migration is seen by the public
Immigration
For a self-promoted tough guy — particularly if it involves refugee women and children — Peter Dutton’s career has been marked by many instances of being missing in action. Abul Rizvi (P&I 6/2/20) wrote that: “For years now Peter Dutton has boasted of his border protection achievements. But a brief examination of the detail of Continue reading »
The Trump administration may claim Title 42 aims to stop the spread of tuberculosis. But it’s truly a ploy to stop asylum-seekers.
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Labour's attempt to mimic Nigel Farage's Reform on immigration is a fundamental misunderstanding of its electoral base, argues Neal Lawson
If the Government attempts to mimic the anti-migration politics of Reform it will be a recipe for defeat, argues Jennifer Nadel
The Conservative leader outlined five policies to fix the immigration system. Nick Beales explains how far off the mark she is
Last week, Trump released an executive order pledging to combat antisemitism by ordering a draconian...
The bill will cause untold human suffering while also still failing to deter irregular migration, argues Nathan Phillips
There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues Zoe Gardner
Despite causing widespread criticism overseas, in the 1950s under the Menzies government, Australia’s whites-only immigration policy seemed as popular as ever. Indeed the rise of Communism in the region added extra justification to the need to prevent Asians entering the country. But that was to change. Deborah Kennedy (DK): John Menadue leaves his home in Continue reading »