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Seventy-five years on, the Refugee Convention still matters

Seventy-five years on, the Refugee Convention still matters
27.07.2026 20

Pearls and Irritations

Jane McAdam

At a time of harder borders and ‘ruthless’ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever

Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.

23.07.2026 20

The Conversation

Jane McAdam

It's time to flip the political script on immigration

02.09.2025 20

The New Daily

Jane McAdam

Politicians have scapegoated immigration for decades. It’s time to flip the script

Anti-immigration rallies across Australia are the culmination of years of political scaremongering. But better immigration messaging could change the...

01.09.2025 10

The Conversation

Jane McAdam

Secret refugee deal with Nauru just moves the problem out of sight

Australia has been sending asylum-seekers to the tiny Pacific nation since 2001. It doesn’t solve the issue.

01.09.2025 30

WA Today

Jane McAdam

Secret refugee deal with Nauru just moves the problem out of sight

Australia has been sending asylum-seekers to the tiny Pacific nation since 2001. It doesn’t solve the issue.

01.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jane McAdam

Secret refugee deal with Nauru just moves the problem out of sight

Australia has been sending asylum-seekers to the tiny Pacific nation since 2001. It doesn’t solve the issue.

01.09.2025 20

The Age

Jane McAdam

Secret refugee deal with Nauru just moves the problem out of sight

Australia has been sending asylum-seekers to the tiny Pacific nation since 2001. It doesn’t solve the issue.

01.09.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Jane McAdam

1 in 3 Tuvaluans is bidding for a new ‘climate visa’ to Australia – here’s why everyone may ultimately end up applying

The rush for ‘climate visas’ to escape Tuvalu shows the extraordinary need for schemes that enable people to migrate in a warmer world.

27.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Jane McAdam

Australian citizens in Iran and Israel are desperate to leave. Is the government required to help?

While the Australian government has frequently helped its citizens flee crises overseas, it is not legally obligated to do so. And repatriating...

19.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Jane McAdam