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Author Neumann, Klaus, 1958-

Title Refuge Australia : Australia's humanitarian record / Klaus Neumann
Published Sydney : UNSW Press, 2004

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Description 127 pages ; 22 cm
regular print
Series Briefings [series]
Briefings (Sydney, N.S.W.)
Contents 1. Reffos -- 2. Balts -- 3. Ineligibles -- 4. Asylum seekers -- 5. Border crossers -- 6. Convention refugees -- 7. Deportees
Summary Contrary to current conventional wisdom, Australia has not traditionally provided a generous welcome for refugees, though neither has it been unusually hostile. What this book makes clear is the great variety of backgrounds and experiences of the thousands who have arrived, legally or otherwise, over nearly five decades
Analysis Refugee policy
Refugees
History, 1901-1945
History, 1946-1969
History, 1970-1979
Notes Includes bibliographical references
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Refugees -- Government policy -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
Asylum, Right of -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
Immigrants -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
Refugees -- Australia -- History -- 20th century.
SUBJECT Australia -- Emigration and immigration -- History http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114312 -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002012476
Genre/Form History.
LC no. 2004478884
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