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Australian Responses to Refugees, 1901-2005
Researchers:
Prof. Paul James, Prof. Mary Kalantzis, Douglas McQueen-Thomson, Dr Leanne Reinke
Funding Body:
Australian Research Council
Timeline:
January 2003 – December 2005
Description:
Determining appropriate responses to refugees is a definitive political concern in contemporary Australia. However, conceptual and historical analysis is lacking of the global context and genealogy of Australia's current policy. This project will analyse Australian reactions to refugees from Federation to the present. It is hypothesised that positions on refugees have been integral to the constitution of Australian national identity. Using an innovative combination of theory (relating to nationhood), cultural reading and archival research, this project will explore the complex interaction between government policy, humanitarian concerns, and the culture of security considerations. The project will inform public and policy debate.
Other Related Projects
The research of the Globalism Institute is conducted within a range of research themes.
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database, the first integration of went live at our Community Sustainability
website.
You can visit each of these sites to see the range of research being carried out.
Sources of Insecurity
Community Sustainability
Globalism and Nationalism
Critical and Ethical Engagement
Global Media
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