The Tampa Affair and Border Protection
Students will examine the Tampa Affair and its role in shaping Australia's contemporary border protection policies and public debate.
Key Questions
- Analyze the legal and political complexities of the 'Tampa Affair'.
- Explain how the Tampa incident influenced Australia's approach to asylum seekers.
- Evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding the interception of asylum seeker boats.
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