Migrants, Refugees and the Law
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Migrants, Refugees and the Law

Analyse the legal frameworks governing migration and refugee status in Australia. Investigate the tension between international human rights obligations and domestic border protection policies.

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Analyse the legal frameworks governing migration and refugee status in Australia. Investigate the tension between international human rights obligations and domestic border protection policies.

Key Questions

  1. What is the legal definition of a refugee?
  2. How does Australia balance border security with human rights?
  3. What are the legal pathways for migration to Australia?

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