This series is videos is presented by Professor Jane McAdam of the University of NSW. They are included here with the kind permission of the university.
The Refugee Convention
What is the Refugee Convention and what are Australia’s obligations under that treaty?
Refugee Rights and Protections
What do the terms ‘refugee’ and ‘asylum seeker’ mean? What rights do refugees and asylum seekers have?
Asylum seekers in Australia
What do the terms ‘refugee’ and ‘asylum seeker’ mean? What rights do refugees and asylum seekers have?
Australian refugee policies
In recent times Australia has introduced a range of refugee policies focussed on stopping the arrival of refugees by boat. What are these policies and are they lawful.