Abstract
This article provides an alternative framing to so-called 'illegal refugees' in comparison with those dominating public discourse currently in Australia, drawing upon 'cosmopolitan social theory' and ideas of a shared humanity. It distinguishes between contemporary refugees and the nation-building approach to immigration policy, and the tensions in current humanitarian policy responses to refugees. It draws upon original research among refugees in Australia, providing narratives/stories which allow refugees to speak their own experiences in the host country of Australia.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 14-19 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Social Alternatives |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |