Claire Higgins in conversation with Julian Burnside

Readings Hawthorn, Woiwurrung Country, 687 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

Claire Higgins’ Asylum by Boat: Origins of Australia’s Refugee Policy explores how governments and policymakers have dealt with the confluence of issues emerging from the end of the White Australia policy, a recognition of international responsibilities, and shifting public opinion on asylum seekers. Higgins’ important book is driven by the question of how we moved from a humanitarian approach to policies of mandatory detention − including on remote islands − and boat turn-backs.

Higgins will be in conversation with the much-loved Julian Burnside AO QC, an Australian barrister, human rights and refugee advocate, and author.

Free, but please book here.

Cover image for Asylum by Boat

Asylum by Boat

Claire Higgins

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