Migration policy needs to be flexible and able to distinguish between cohorts of migrants, according to a leading British industry lobby group. “A one-size-fits-all approach to migration won’t work and the UK government’s net migration target is not fit for…

The United Nations Security Council has heard how gay people live in constant fear of violence and death where they are living under authoritarian governments, militant groups and the Islamic State (ISIS). In the first-ever meeting on lesbian, gay, bisexual,…

An eighteen year old Afghan asylum seeker has been winning Muay Thai martial arts competitions throughout the country since arriving in Australia two years ago. As a member of the persecuted Hazara ethnic minority, Suliaman Hashemi was forced to flee…

You love a meat pie, always greet someone with ‘g’day’ and crave the smell of salt air. But do characteristics typically considered ‘Aussie’ really have anything to do with feeling a part of the place you call home? Australians talk a…

The Germans have a term – “Fluchtlingspolitik” – which means ‘refugee politics’ and it is an arena that makes for uncomfortable debate in the federal republic. As Germany’s reception of refugees and asylum seekers soars so are incidents of racism,…

Migration plays a critical role in Australia’s present and future economic wellbeing and will boost Australia’s GDP per capita by 5.9 per cent by 2050. The settlement of migrants and refugees can have economic and social benefits for Australia as…

Differences in language, culture and business practices are the main barriers to tapping into the Asian marketplace, according to an influential business survey. ‘Australia’s International Business Survey’ (AIBS) 2015 found 33 per cent of Australian businesses identified language, culture and…

Targeted migration programs to boost economically struggling areas have been proposed by Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon. Sen. Xenophon is urging the Federal Government to introduce the programs to areas facing economic challenges such as South Australia and Tasmania,…

The rapid slowing down of growth in overseas migration to Australia is fuelling concerns for the nation’s economy. New data that shows less and less people are making Australia their new home questions what this means for our economic prospects…

People displaced from their homes by the effects of global warming will not enjoy protection under current international or Australian refugee law, according to a leading expert on the subject. Professor Jane McAdam says that current international and national legal…

The growing numbers of migration crises facing the international community are symptoms of a long line of brutal conflicts and rights violations, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “Political turbulence, repression, violence and war have become…

French cinema is receiving international acclaim for increasingly highlighting the struggles of immigrants and refugees throughout the world. Shorts and feature films have been popping up in festivals and award ceremonies that show the plight of those seeking a better…